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franticness

franticness

1 6.0
A strong feeling of worry that makes people act very quickly
  • noun
  • /ˈfræntɪk.nəs/
translation icon : franticidad
  • His franticness was palpable as he searched for his lost wallet in a crowded market.

OK, I need some more frantic up and down and franticness to make some money here.

Examples

  • OK, I need some more frantic up and down and franticness to make some money here.

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  • It is also a sign of at least some franticness by the Fed.

  • There's two things I think I agree with you on when necessary, walking with conviction but not franticness is an interesting one.

  • The franticness in her voice made it clear that she was very anxious about the situation.

  • During the fire drill, the franticness of the students was evident as they rushed to exit the building.

Synonyms

frenzy
vsfranticness
136 4.9

A state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

is similar but stresses anxious, frantic inner state rather than violence
hysteria
vsfranticness
82 6.1

An extreme, uncontrolled feeling of fear or excitement

is broader, focusing on anxious, wildly agitated states rather than only emotion
hysterics
vsfranticness
  • Informal
14 5.9

A sudden time when someone cannot stop crying or laughing

is about inner anxious wildness rather than specific dramatic displays
state of excitement
vsfranticness
1 3.1

A strong feeling of joy and energy that makes you unable to sit still

is more extreme, often involving anxiety and wild agitation
feverishness
vsfranticness
6.9

A state of strong excitement and restless activity

is more about panic and wild anxiety than mere restless energy
febrile excitement
vsfranticness
  • Formal
9.1

A state of very strong, nervous eagerness and energy about something

is wider, including anxious panic as well as feverish enthusiasm

Antonyms

serenity
48 4.4

A calm, peaceful feeling without worry

calmness
9 2.7

A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind

How Anxious

panic
394 2.7
franticness
1 6.0
anxiety
423 3.5
unease
19 4.4
calmness
9 2.7

Surface Forms

franticness singular
franticnesses plural

Morphology

franticness = frantic (transparent) = frantic + ness

The word 'franticness' is transparently derived from 'frantic' with the addition of the suffix '-ness' to denote a state or quality.

Etymology

The word franticness is formed from frantic plus the ending -ness, where -ness means 'state' or 'quality'. Frantic is like the word frenzy and comes from an old Greek idea about the 'mind', so franticness is the 'state' of being wildly excited or anxious.