Dismay
Nervousness
Nervousness noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Usage example: your nervousness over your son's safety is only natural
Dismay and nervousness are semantically related in concern topic. Sometimes you can use "Dismay" instead a noun "Nervousness", if it concerns topics such as fear.
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