ANXIOUS


Meaning of ANXIOUS in English

adjective

1.

Synonyms: afraid 1, aghast, ||ascared, fearful, frightened, scared, scary, terrified

Related Word: agitated, apprehensive, jittery, perturbed, upset, worried; alarmed, bothered, disquieted, troubled, uneasy

Idioms: ill at ease

Contrasted words: calm, collected, cool, easy, imperturbable, unruffled; assured, confident, sanguine, sure

2.

Synonyms: eager , agog, appetent, ardent, athirst, avid, breathless, impatient, keen, thirsty

Related Word: importunate, pressing, urgent

Idioms: all agog, bursting to

Contrasted words: averse, disinclined, hesitant, indisposed, reluctant

Antonyms: loath

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