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   Anx·ious

   /ˈaNG(k)SHəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome: "she was extremely anxious about her exams" Similar worriedconcernedapprehensivefearfuluneasyill at easeperturbedtroubleddisquietedbothereddisturbeddistressedfretfulfrettingagitatedin a state of agitationnervousin a state of nervesedgyon edgetenseoverwroughtworked upkeyed upstrung outjumpyafraidworried sickwith one's stomach in knotswith one's heart in one's mouthon pins and needlesstressedunder stressin suspenseflurriedinformal:uptighta bundle of nerveson tenterhookswith butterflies in one's stomachlike a cat on a hot tin roofjitterytwitchyin a statein a stewall of a ditherin a flapin a sweatin a tizz/tizzyall of a latherhet upin a twitterstrung upwindyhaving kittensin a (flat) spinstressylike a cat on hot bricksantsyspookyspookedsquirrellyin a twittoeydated:overstrungunquietOpposite carefreeunconcerned
   • ▪ (of a period of time or situation) causing or characterized by worry or nervousness: "there were some anxious moments"
   • 2. wanting something very much, typically with a feeling of unease: "the company was anxious to avoid any trouble" Similar eagerkeendesirousimpatientitchinglongingyearningachingdying

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin anxius (from angere ‘to choke’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. anxiousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANXIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ANXIOUS definition: 1. worried and nervous: 2. eager to do something: 3. worried and nervous: . Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › anxietyAnxiety Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ANXIETY is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill : a state of being anxious. How to use anxiety in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Anxiety.

4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsAnxiety | Psychology Today

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   Anxiety is both a mental and physical state of negative expectation. Mentally it is characterized by increased arousal and apprehension tortured into distressing worry, and...

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › anxiousAnxious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The word anxious has generally been used to describe when someone is very concerned about something. In medical terms, to be anxious means feeling uneasy and worried but not always with a specific focus. On the other hand, being anxious can also mean that you are very eager. One meaning is negative and the other is positive!

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishanxious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Apr 29, 2017 · Anxious may describe feelings or personality. uneasy feeling worried or unhappy about a particular situation, especially because you think something bad may happen or because you are not sure that what you are doing is right Patterns. worried/ concerned/ nervous/ anxious/ uneasy about (doing) something

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishANXIOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   B1. worried and nervous: She's very anxious about her exams. I saw his anxious face at the window. anxious adjective (WANTING) B2. wanting to do something or wanting something to happen: [ + to do sth ] He's anxious to get home. [ + that ] I was anxious that no one else should know. anxiously. adverb. B2. We waited anxiously by the phone.

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › anxietyAnxiety disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 4, 2018 · Examples of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), specific phobias and separation anxiety disorder. You can have more than one anxiety disorder. Sometimes anxiety results from a medical condition that needs treatment. Whatever form of anxiety you have, treatment can help.