Overanxiousness

Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈæŋkʃəsnəs/

Definitions of overanxiousness

noun a state of being excessively or overly anxious

Example Sentences

A1 She felt overanxiousness before taking her driving test.

A2 His overanxiousness about the presentation caused him to forget his notes.

B1 Her overanxiousness about the upcoming exam was evident in her restless behavior.

B2 The overanxiousness he felt about the project deadline motivated him to work late into the night.

C1 The overanxiousness of the team leader was palpable as the deadline for the project approached.

C2 Despite his overanxiousness, he managed to remain calm and focused during the crisis.

Examples of overanxiousness in a Sentence

formal Her overanxiousness about the upcoming exam was evident in her constant studying and fretting.

informal I can tell by your overanxiousness that you really care about how the presentation goes.

slang Chill out, your overanxiousness is making everyone else stressed.

figurative His overanxiousness was like a heavy weight on his shoulders, causing him to second-guess every decision.

Grammatical Forms of overanxiousness

• past tense: overanxiousnessed
• plural: overanxiousnesses
• comparative: more overanxious
• superlative: most overanxious
• present tense: overanxiousnesses
• future tense: will overanxiousness
• perfect tense: have overanxiousnessed
• continuous tense: is overanxiousnessing
• singular: overanxiousness
• positive degree: overanxiousness
• infinitive: to overanxiousness
• gerund: overanxiousnessing
• participle: overanxiousnessed

Origin and Evolution of overanxiousness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overanxiousness' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond, and the word 'anxiousness' which refers to a state of being anxious or worried.

Evolution of the word: The term 'overanxiousness' has been used since the early 17th century to describe a state of excessive worry or anxiety. Over time, the word has been commonly used to emphasize a heightened level of anxiety or concern beyond what is considered normal.