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

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   May 4, 2018 · Learn about the different types of anxiety disorders, their signs and symptoms, and how they can affect your life. Find out when to see a doctor and what treatments are available.

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

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   Learn the definition of anxious as an adjective for being worried, nervous, or eager, and see how to use it in sentences. Find synonyms, antonyms, and translations of anxious in different languages.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word anxious, which can mean worried, eager, or ardent. Find out how to use anxious as a synonym for eager and how it differs from other related words.

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   Jan 2, 2023 · Learn about anxiety, a natural response to stress that can become a disorder when it interferes with your life. Find out the types, symptoms, causes, risks, and treatments of anxiety disorders.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnxietyAnxiety - Wikipedia

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   Anxiety is an emotion that involves an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and feelings of dread over anticipated events. Learn about the differences between anxiety and fear, the symptoms of anxiety disorders, and the various types and causes of anxiety.

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

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Learn about anxiety, a natural emotion that can become a disorder when it interferes with daily life. Find out the different types of anxiety disorders, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

9. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-healthAnxiety signs and symptoms - Mind

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   Learn about the symptoms, causes and effects of anxiety and panic attacks, and how to access treatment and support. Find tips for coping with anxiety, and guidance for friends and family.