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/ˈæŋkʃəs/
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adjectiveworried, nervous, or uneasy about something with an uncertain outcome
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Etymology
From Latin anxius, meaning “troubled” or “uneasy,” from angere, “to choke or distress,” later through French and English usage.
Examples
She felt anxious before the interview.
Parents grew anxious when the bus was late.
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adjectiveoften followed by to + infinitive or for
wanting something very much; eager, especially to do something or for something to happen
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Etymology
From Latin anxius, meaning “troubled” or “uneasy,” later developing the sense of strong concern or eagerness.
Examples
He was anxious to prove that he could do the job.
The team is anxious for a quick decision.
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adjectivecausing worry or marked by anxiety
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Latin anxius, meaning “troubled” or “uneasy,” from angere, “to choke or distress.”
Examples
It was an anxious wait for the test results.
The negotiations entered an anxious phase.
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