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], "antonyms":[ "calm", "collected", "cool", "easy", "happy-go-lucky", "nerveless", "relaxed" ] }, "marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings":{ "examples":[ "the whole crowd seemed to make an anxious gasp as the home team almost fumbled the ball" ], "synonyms":[ "agitating", "creepy", "disquieting", "distressful", "distressing", "disturbing", "fraught", "hairy", "nail-biting", "nerve-racking", "nerve-wracking", "nervous", "restless", "tense", "uneasy", "unnerving", "unsettling", "worrisome" ], "near synonyms":[ "bothersome", "troublesome", "foreboding", "misgiving", "discouraging", "disheartening", "strained", "restive", "unrestful", "awkward", "embarrassing" ], "near antonyms":[ "restful", "pacific" ], "antonyms":[ "calming", "comfortable", "easy", "peaceful", "quiet", "quieting", "tranquil" ] }, "showing urgent desire or interest":{ "examples":[ "I'm anxious for my birthday party" ], "synonyms":[ "agog", "antsy", "ardent", "athirst", "avid", "crazy", "desirous", 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"ease", "easiness", "peace", "peacefulness", "placidity", "placidness", "quiet", "quietude", "sereneness", "serenity", "tranquillity", "tranquility", "tranquilness", "comfort", "consolation", "relief", "solace" ], "antonyms":[ "unconcern" ] }, "the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger":{ "examples":[ "the newly discovered virus is creating considerable anxiety in the public at large" ], "synonyms":[ "alarm", "alarum", "dread", "fear", "fearfulness", "fright", "horror", "panic", "scare", "terror", "trepidation" ], "near synonyms":[ "phobia", "creeps", "jitters", "nervousness", "willies", "pang", "qualm", "twinge", "agitation", "apprehension", "consternation", "discomposure", "disquiet", "funk", "perturbation", "concern", "dismay", "worry", "cowardice", "faintheartedness", "timidity", "timorousness" ], "near antonyms":[ "aplomb", "assurance", "boldness", "confidence", "self-assurance", "self-confidence", "bravery", "courage", "courageousness", "daring", 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