6
foreboding(noun, trouble, worry, concern, anxiety)
6
insecurity(noun, anticipation)
5
dread(noun, trouble, worry, concern, anxiety)
5
suspension(noun, delay, cessation)
5
apprehensiveness(noun, expectation)
5
dilemma(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
5
disturbance(noun, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness)
5
excitement(noun, anxiety, anger, irritation, annoyance)
5
misgiving(noun, trouble, worry, concern, difficulty)
5
pendency
4
worry(noun, verb, trouble, concern, strain)
4
ambiguity(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
4
concern(noun, trouble, worry, strain, anxiety)
4
disquiet(noun, trouble, worry, concern, strain)
4
distress(noun, trouble, worry, concern, anxiety)
4
indecisiveness(noun, uncertainty, anticipation)
4
indefiniteness
4
moratorium(break, halt, delay, interruption, postponement)
4
pause(break, halt, delay, interval, interruption)
4
perplexity(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
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