Anxiously

/ˈæŋk.ʃəs.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner resulting from or indicating anxiety or apprehension.

She waited anxiously for the doctor to deliver the news.

With eagerness or fear that something bad might happen.

He paced back and forth, anxiously anticipating her arrival.

In a worried or nervous way.

They looked anxiously at the dark clouds gathering overhead.

In a manner showing concern or worry.

The parents waited anxiously for the school to tell them the results of the test.

In a way that reflects uneasy feelings.

She smiled, but her eyes sparkled anxiously as she spoke about the future.

From the word 'anxious', with the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb.

anxiously awaiting

Waiting with anxiety or anticipation.

anxiously looking

Looking around with worry or concern.

anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something.

anxious

Experiencing worry or unease.

apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Freaking out

She was freaking out about the exam results.

On edge

He's been on edge since he heard the news.