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- pronunciation:
- aenk
shihs
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain.
She was anxious as she waited to see the doctor.- synonyms:
- uneasy, worried
- antonyms:
- calm, lighthearted
- similar words:
- apprehensive, fearful, ill at ease, nervous, on edge
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| definition 2: |
having a strong wish; eager.
He was anxious to return home and see his children.- synonyms:
- eager
- similar words:
- avid, intent
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| related words: |
afraid, enthusiastic, neurotic, queasy, restless, tense |
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| derivations: |
anxiously (adv.), anxiousness (n.) |
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