English · Adjectives
anxious
/ˈæŋkʃəs/
[/ˈæŋkʃəs/]
worried and uneasy
Advancedadjective
Definition
Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen.
Example
She felt anxious before the interview, but she calmed down once it began.
She felt anxious before the interview, but she calmed down once it began.
Etymology
From Latin 'anxius', from 'angere' (to choke, distress).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in discussions of worry, stress, and mental health.