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   anxious

   /ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome: "she was extremely anxious about her exams" Similar worriedconcernedapprehensivefearfuluneasyill at easeperturbedtroubleddisquietedbothereddisturbeddistressedfretfulfrettingagitatedin a state of agitationnervousin a state of nervesedgyon edgetenseoverwroughtworked upkeyed upstrung outjumpyafraidworried sickwith one's stomach in knotswith one's heart in one's mouthon pins and needlesstressedunder stressin suspenseflurriedinformal:uptighta bundle of nerveson tenterhookswith butterflies in one's stomachlike a cat on a hot tin roofjitterytwitchyin a statein a stewall of a ditherin a flapin a sweatin a tizz/tizzyall of a latherhet upin a twitterstrung upwindyhaving kittensin a (flat) spinstressylike a cat on hot bricksantsyspookyspookedsquirrellyin a twittoeydated:overstrungunquietOpposite carefreeunconcerned
   • ▪ (of a situation or period of time) causing or characterized by worry or nervousness: "there were some anxious moments"
   • 2. very eager or concerned to do something or for something to happen: "the company was anxious to avoid any trouble" Similar eagerkeendesirousimpatientitchinglongingyearningachingdying

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin anxius (from angere ‘to choke’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. anxiousness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › anxiousAnxious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ANXIOUS is characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some contingency : worried. How to use anxious in a sentence. Can anxious Be Used as a Synonym for eager?

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › anxietyAnxiety disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 4, 2018 · There's no way to predict for certain what will cause someone to develop an anxiety disorder, but you can take steps to reduce the impact of symptoms if you're anxious: Get help early. Anxiety, like many other mental health conditions, can be harder to treat if you wait.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANXIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ANXIOUS definition: 1. worried and nervous: 2. eager to do something: 3. worried and nervous: . Learn more.

5. www.healthline.com › health › anxietyAnxiety Disorders: Causes, Types, Symptoms, & Treatments - ...

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   Jan 2, 2023 · Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. For example, going to a job interview or giving a speech on the first day of ...

6. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsSigns and Symptoms of Anxiety | Psychology Today

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   Everybody gets anxious sometimes, whether in response to something reality-based—such as the possibility of getting seriously ill with COVID-19—or something wholly imagined, such as the ...

7. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 323454Anxiety: Symptoms, types, causes, prevention, and treatment

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Anxiety is a complex response to real or perceived threats. It can involve cognitive, physical, and behavioral changes. Real or perceived danger causes a rush of adrenaline, a hormone and...

8. www.healthline.com › health › anxiety-symptomsAnxiety: Symptoms, Types, Causes & More - Healthline

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   Sep 8, 2016 · When you feel anxious, your body goes on high alert, looking for possible danger and activating your fight or flight responses. As a result, some common symptoms of anxiety include: nervousness...