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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
Compare Meanings
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Example Sentences
I have anxiety . . . not like they go hand in hand . . . but I’m anxious just waking up in the morning.
"We are in a time and a place where I have not been before. I am oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice because retaliation is real — and that's not right."
He also took full advantage of the new political landscape, leaning into his experience helping Canada and the UK navigate previous crises at a time when Canadians were feeling anxious about their economic future.
In this campaign, both are languishing and face the possibility of losing a number of seats in the House of Commons as anxious voters turn towards the two main political parties.
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.
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