worriedstillness
nounUK /ˈwʌridˌstɪlnəs/
US /ˈwɜːridˌstɪlnəs/
A quiet, still feeling when you are a little scared or unsure.
A worried stillness fell over the room as everyone waited for the test results.
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2. A pause in action caused by fear or doubt.
There was a worried stillness before she finally spoke.
3. The calm look of someone hiding their fear.
His worried stillness made her wonder what he was thinking.
4. A moment when everything stops because people feel concerned.
The worried stillness in the crowd lasted only a second.