Anxious ˈæŋkʃəs Adjective Bus Late Sue Began I

• the bus was late and sue began to get anxious.
• i felt very anxious and depressed about the future.
• he seemed anxious about the meeting.
• parents are naturally anxious for their children.

anxious

1. feeling worried or nervous
• The bus was late and Sue began to get anxious.
• I felt very anxious and depressed about the future.
• He seemed anxious about the meeting.
• Parents are naturally anxious for their children.

Extra Examples

• She was watching the clock and becoming increasingly anxious.
• The delays only made him more anxious.
• I'm becoming very anxious about my son.
• Students are understandably anxious about getting work after graduation.
• There's no need to get unduly anxious on my account.
• We are extremely anxious for her safety.
2. causing worry; showing worry
• The family faces another anxious wait for news.
• There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game.
• an anxious look/face/expression
3. wanting something very much
• She was anxious to finish school and get a job.
• He was anxious not to be misunderstood.
• There are plenty of graduates anxious for work.
• I'm anxious for her to do as little as possible.
• She was anxious that he should meet her father.

Extra Examples

• He seemed anxious to return to more familiar ground.
• She was anxious to get the whole thing over with.
• They were anxious to avoid any repeat of the incident.
• Polly became anxious to see her father and her friends.

Word Origin

• early 17th cent.: from Latin anxius (from angere ‘to choke’) + -ous.