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   anx·ious

   /ˈaNG(k)SHəs/

   adjective

   • 1. experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome: "she was extremely anxious about her exams" Similar worriedconcernedapprehensivefearfuluneasyill at easeperturbedtroubleddisquietedbothereddisturbeddistressedfretfulfrettingagitatedin a state of agitationnervousin a state of nervesedgyon edgetenseoverwroughtworked upkeyed upstrung outjumpyafraidworried sickwith one's stomach in knotswith one's heart in one's mouthon pins and needlesstressedunder stressin suspenseflurriedinformal:uptighta bundle of nerveson tenterhookswith butterflies in one's stomachlike a cat on a hot tin roofjitterytwitchyin a statein a stewall of a ditherin a flapin a sweatin a tizz/tizzyall of a latherhet upin a twitterstrung upwindyhaving kittensin a (flat) spinstressylike a cat on hot bricksantsyspookyspookedsquirrellyin a twittoeydated:overstrungunquietOpposite carefreeunconcerned
   • ▪ (of a period of time or situation) causing or characterized by worry or nervousness: "there were some anxious moments"
   • 2. wanting something very much, typically with a feeling of unease: "the company was anxious to avoid any trouble" Similar eagerkeendesirousimpatientitchinglongingyearningachingdying

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin anxius (from angere ‘to choke’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. anxiousness noun

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   1. : characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some contingency : worried. anxious parents. 2. : characterized by, resulting from, or causing anxiety : worrying. They spent an anxious night. 3. : ardently or earnestly wishing. She was anxious to learn more. anxiously adverb. anxiousness noun. Did you know?

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   wanting very much for something to happen; eager: [ + to infinitive ] I’ve been anxious to meet you. [ + to infinitive ] It was getting late, and I was anxious to get home. anxiously. adverb us / ˈæŋ·ʃəs·li /

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   wanting very much for something to happen; eager: [ + to infinitive ] I’ve been anxious to meet you. [ + to infinitive ] It was getting late, and I was anxious to get home. anxiously. adverb us / ˈæŋ·ʃəs·li /

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   full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; apprehensive: Her parents were anxious about her poor health. Synonyms: enthusiastic, solicitous, uneasy, fearful, disturbed, concerned. Antonyms: confident, calm.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › anxietyAnxiety Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ANXIETY is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill : a state of being anxious. How to use anxiety in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Anxiety.

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   The word anxious has generally been used to describe when someone is very concerned about something. In medical terms, to be anxious means feeling uneasy and worried but not always with a specific focus. On the other hand, being anxious can also mean that you are very eager.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishanxious - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Definition of anxious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.everydayhealth.com › anxietyWhat Is Anxiety? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and...

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   Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, unease, or worry that typically occurs in the absence of an imminent threat. It differs from fear, which is the body’s natural...

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishANXIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    3 meanings: 1. worried and tense because of possible misfortune, danger, etc; uneasy 2. fraught with or causing anxiety;.... Click for more definitions.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishANXIOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    ANXIOUS definition: 1. worried and nervous: 2. wanting to do something or wanting something to happen: . Learn more.