anxious (Meaning)
anxious (s)
eagerly desirous
causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
anxious (a.)
Full of anxiety or disquietude; greatly concerned or solicitous, esp. respecting something future or unknown; being in painful suspense; -- applied to persons; as, anxious for the issue of a battle.
Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying; -- applied to things; as, anxious labor.
Earnestly desirous; as, anxious to please.
Synonyms & Antonyms of anxious
anxious Sentence Examples
- As the deadline approached, he became increasingly anxious about completing the project on time.
- The student felt anxious before the exam, unsure of how well-prepared she was for the challenging questions.
- Waiting for the interview results made him feel incredibly anxious, causing restless nights and jittery nerves.
- The unexpected change in plans left her feeling anxious and unsettled about the uncertainty ahead.
- She couldn't shake off the anxious feeling in the pit of her stomach as she awaited the important phone call.
- The crowded and noisy environment made the introverted child feel anxious and overwhelmed.
- He grew more anxious with each passing moment, worried about the safety of his loved ones during the storm.
- The upcoming presentation at work made her anxious, leading to a sleepless night filled with nervous anticipation.
- The uncertainty of the future made the graduating students feel both excited and anxious about what lay ahead.
- The constant stream of bad news in the media left many people feeling anxious about the state of the world.
FAQs About the word anxious
eagerly desirous, causing or fraught with or showing anxietyFull of anxiety or disquietude; greatly concerned or solicitous, esp. respecting something future or
apprehensive, upset, uneasy, troubled, nervous,worried, preoccupied, insecure, ill at ease,concerned
calm, easy, confident, collected, calm, collected, relaxed, cool, sure, confident
As the deadline approached, he became increasingly anxious about completing the project on time.
The student felt anxious before the exam, unsure of how well-prepared she was for the challenging questions.
Waiting for the interview results made him feel incredibly anxious, causing restless nights and jittery nerves.
The unexpected change in plans left her feeling anxious and unsettled about the uncertainty ahead.
