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anxious
[ angk-shuhs, ang- ]
adjective
- 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: , , , , ,
Antonyms: ,
- earnestly desirous; eager (usually followed by an infinitive or for ): anxious for our happiness.
anxious to please;
anxious for our happiness.
Antonyms: ,
- attended with or showing solicitude or uneasiness:
anxious forebodings.
anxious
/ ˈæŋkʃəs; ˈæŋʃəs /
adjective
- worried and tense because of possible misfortune, danger, etc; uneasy
- fraught with or causing anxiety; worrying; distressing
an anxious time
- intensely desirous; eager
anxious for promotion
Derived Forms
- ˈԳ澱dzܲԱ, noun
- ˈԳ澱dzܲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- Գ·dzܲ· adverb
- Գ·dzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲ·-Գ·dzܲ adjective
- ܲ·Գ·dzܲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of anxious1
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Example Sentences
Plagued with leaks and buffeted by scandals, this "infidel" Ahab has become anxious, ornery and isolated as President Donald Trump's second term enters its third month.
“Having two days off, I think today he just came a little anxious.”
Those behind-the-scenes deliberations have left many at City Hall anxious about the potential impact on street repairs, street lighting, animal shelters and public safety programs.
“To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents.”
First Minister John Swinney has said the Supreme Court ruling over the legal meaning of a woman will leave members of the trans community feeling "uncertain and anxious".
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