ANXIOUS


Meaning of ANXIOUS in English

adj. Function: adjective

1

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

Related Words: 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

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

Related Words: importunate, pressing, urgent

Idioms: all agog, bursting to

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

Antonyms: loath

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