noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Quality of being overanxious. uncountable
2. 2
   An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension or concern about uncertain events. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

fanaticismfrenzyfuryinfatuationmaniazealotry

Etymology

From overanxious + -ness.

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