excitableness

Definition of excitablenessnext
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Noun
  • Animal behavioralists from the Royal Veterinary College used an industry standard review called the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ), to collect data on behavioral traits such as aggression, excitability, and trainability.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Whereas fear scores stayed fairly stable across years, and attention/excitability was slightly higher for dogs enrolled in 2022.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Examples include insomnia, nervousness, and stomach upset.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
  • In her eyes, there was a mixture of anticipation, hope, and nervousness at the idea of entering that cinema hall in front of 2,300 people.
    Norine Raja, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • The league could soon be split into two conferences, or multiple divisions, with a schedule designed to maximize rivalries and limit any travel concerns that might come with a larger footprint.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • The elevator is expected to be out of service until next winter while it is being replaced, and accessibility advocates said the move raises concerns about transit equity.
    Megan De Mar, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Renter Mandy Feng, who prefers to use a pseudonym for fear of being seen criticizing the authorities, said the stimulus the government is offering has failed to offset people’s anxiety over an uncertain economic outlook.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
  • As anyone who deals with anxiety knows, one of its chief triggers is uncertainty.
    Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Another reasonable worry is energy.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
  • With one less worry – a safe home – Denise can now imagine a future for her family.
    Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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“Excitableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitableness. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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