anxious
/'æɳkʃəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease: Describes a state of mental distress or agitation, often about something with an uncertain outcome.
- Eagerly or earnestly desiring: Describes a strong feeling of wanting something to happen, often mixed with nervous anticipation.
Examples of Usage
- Showing worry or nervousness:
- She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
- He gave an anxious look at the darkening sky.
- Showing eager desire:
- The students were anxious to hear their exam results.
- I am anxious for the project to succeed.
Advanced Usage
- "Anxious for": Eagerly desiring something for someone or something.
- We are anxious for his safe return.
- "Anxious that": Worried or eager about a specific situation or outcome.
- The manager was anxious that the report be finished on time.
Variants and Related Words
- Anxiously (adverb): In a worried or eager manner.
- She waited anxiously for the phone call.
- Anxiety (noun): The feeling of being anxious.
- He suffers from anxiety before public speaking.
Synonyms
- Apprehensive: Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
- Concerned: Worried, troubled, or anxious.
- Eager: Strongly wanting to do or have something.
Related Phrases
- Anxious moment: A period of time filled with worry or tension.
- It was an anxious moment waiting for the doctor's diagnosis.
- On the anxious seat/bench: In a state of nervous suspense or anticipation (idiomatic).
- The whole team was on the anxious seat until the final scores were announced.
Adjective
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causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
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spent an anxious night waiting for the test results
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cast anxious glances behind her
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those nervous moments before takeoff
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an unquiet mind
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eagerly desirous
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anxious to see the new show at the museum
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dying to hear who won
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