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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?
Anxiousness is the state of being greatly worried or uneasy because of fear of danger or misfortune. It can also mean the state of being earnestly desirous or eager. See how to use this word in sentences and its origin and history.
Anxious is an adjective that can mean worried and nervous, or eager to do something. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear the pronunciation.
6 days ago · noun. (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic. synonyms: anxiety. see more.
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.
reluctant, hesitant. USAGE The earliest sense of anxious (in the 17th century) was “troubled” or “worried”: We are still anxious for the safety of our dear sons in battle. Its meaning “earnestly desirous, eager” arose in the mid-18th century: We are anxious to see our new grandson.
feeling worried or nervous. The bus was late and Sue began to get anxious. anxious about something I felt very anxious and depressed about the future. He seemed anxious about the meeting. anxious for somebody Parents are naturally anxious for their children.
