anxious — feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something with an uncertain outcome
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something with an uncertain outcome
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæŋkʃəs/
Example Sentences
- I'm so anxious about my exam that I dreamed I was taking a test written entirely in hieroglyphics.
- The anxious mother called her son 20 times during his first day at college.
- He was anxious to impress his date, so he practiced eating spaghetti gracefully for three hours.
anxious
ADJECTIVE[/ˈæŋkʃəs/]
feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something with an uncertain outcome
A person waits anxiously for an important result.
Anxious mind, can’t stay calm — thoughts spin fast like a rising storm.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'anxius' meaning 'troubled, uneasy,' which is related to 'angere' meaning 'to choke or squeeze,' reflecting the physical sensation of anxiety.
Breakdown
anxi- (Latin root meaning 'to choke or cause distress') + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of') = anxious (full of worry or unease)
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📝Examples
“I'm so anxious about my exam that I dreamed I was taking a test written entirely in hieroglyphics.”
“The anxious mother called her son 20 times during his first day at college.”
“He was anxious to impress his date, so he practiced eating spaghetti gracefully for three hours.”
“Students often feel anxious before major presentations.”
“She was anxious to leave the party because her cat was probably judging her for being out so late.”
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