Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ant-see]
- /ˈænt si/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ant-see]
- /ˈænt si/
Definitions of antsiness word
- noun antsiness the quality of being antsy 3
- adjective antsiness unable to sit or stand still; fidgety: The children were bored and antsy. 1
- adjective antsiness apprehensive, uneasy, or nervous: I'm a little antsy since hearing those storm warnings. 1
- noun antsiness The state or quality of being antsy. 1
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Origin of antsiness
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; ant + -s3 + -y1; cf. -sy
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Parts of speech for Antsiness
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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antsiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
antsiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antsiness
noun antsiness
- nervousness — highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- insomnia — inability to obtain sufficient sleep, especially when chronic; difficulty in falling or staying asleep; sleeplessness.
- disquiet — lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.
Antonyms for antsiness
noun antsiness
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- collected — An author's collected works or letters are all their works or letters published in one book or in a set of books.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- tranquility — quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
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