Meaning & Definition of word "Anxious"

Anxious

/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

adjective:

  • 1. Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness about something with an uncertain outcome.
    • Example: She felt anxious before her job interview.
  • 2. Eager or resolved to do something.
    • Example: He was anxious to start his new project as soon as possible.
  • 3. Characterized by or exhibiting anxiety.
    • Example: The anxious parents waited for news about their child's operation.

Etymology

From Latin 'anxius' meaning 'troubled, distressed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

anxious for:

Eagerly awaiting or wanting something.

anxious to please:

Desiring to make others happy or satisfied.

anxious moments:

Periods filled with worry or concern.

Related Words

anxiety:

A feeling of worry or unease.

anxiousness:

The quality of being anxious.

uneasy:

Feeling anxious or at ease.

Slang Meanings of anxious

Meaning: Stressed out

Example Sentence: I'm so stressed out about this project!

Meaning: Wigged out

Example Sentence: I totally wigged out during the presentation.