ˈaŋ(k)shəs, ˈaiŋ- adjective
Etymology: Latin anxius, from angere to strangle, distress — more at anger
1. : characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind about some contingency : experiencing a sense of brooding fear : apprehensive , worried
wounded by the disapproval of … her friends and anxious for the future — R.M.Lovett
a timid young woman, not used to cities, anxious about small things — Leslie Rees
2. : characterized by, resulting from, or causing anxiety : worrying
two anxious days followed while the ship was being loaded — T.B.Costain
bid my anxious fears subside — William Williams
3. : characterized by strong earnest desire : ardently wishing
a kindhearted landlord ever anxious to ameliorate the condition of the poor — Anthony Trollope
Synonyms: see afraid , eager