Apprehensiveness and Placidness

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Apprehensiveness noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

Usage example: her apprehensiveness about starting college is keeping her awake at night

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Placidness is an antonym for apprehensiveness.

Placidness noun - A feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling.

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Apprehensiveness is an antonym for placidness.

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Placidness and Apprehensiveness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehensiveness/placidness

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