anxious

adjective
UK: /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/
US: /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

  1. Worried and nervous.

    1. I feel anxious about the test. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt increasingly anxious as the interview drew nearer, questioning her preparedness. [ ] [ ]

  2. Wanting something very much.

    1. I am anxious to see you. [ ] [ ]
    2. They were anxious to begin their vacation after a very long and tiring year at work. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

worried nervous eager

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anxious" in English means: Worried and nervous., Wanting something very much..

The phonetic transcription of "anxious" is /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/ in British English and /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anxious": worried, nervous, eager.

Example usage of "anxious": "I feel anxious about the test.". More examples on the page.