19
tension(noun, trouble, worry, concern, anxiety)
16
anxiety(noun, worry, concern, excitement, strain)
14
doubt(noun, trouble, worry, concern, anxiety)
13
apprehension(noun, trouble, worry, concern, strain)
12
indecision(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
11
uncertainty(noun, trouble, worry, concern, difficulty)
10
confusion(noun, difficulty, anxiety, doubt, uncertainty)
10
hesitation(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
10
incertitude(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
10
fear(noun, worry, concern, difficulty, anxiety)
9
irresolution(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
9
hesitancy(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
9
wavering(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
9
uneasiness(noun, trouble, worry, concern, excitement)
9
vacillation(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
9
indetermination(noun, uncertainty, irresolution)
8
expectancy(noun, excitement, anxiety, anger, belief)
8
expectation(noun, belief, doubt, uncertainty, hope)
8
anticipation(noun, belief, doubt, uncertainty, hope)
7
abeyance(noun, break, halt, delay, interval)
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