Word: Anxious
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin anxius (from angere ‘to choke’) + -ous
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
Short Definition:feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with uncertain outcome
Examples:- she was extremely anxious about her exams
- an anxious look
Definition:
very eager or concerned to do something or for something to happen
Short Definition:very eager or concerned to do something or for something to happen
Examples:- the company was anxious to avoid any trouble
- my parents were anxious that I get an education
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