anxious

UK /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/ US /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/
adj 4

Definitions

adj

1

Nervous and worried.

2

Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.

She was anxious to hear how her test results were.

I could tell she was anxious as she was biting her nails.

3

Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying.

anxious labor

There was an anxious wait before the results were revealed.

4

Earnestly desirous.

He is anxious to please, so you can count on him.

All the voters were anxious to hear the election result.

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