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anxious

The word “anxious” has 2 syllables: anx-ious

It's pronounced as /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

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In the thesaurus, “anxious” has 137 synonyms and 48 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for anxious along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for anxious

Antonyms for anxious

Meanings of anxious

  • adjective
    1. Nervous and worried.
    2. Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
    3. (of things) Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying.
    4. Earnestly desirous.

Example Sentences

  • She felt anxious before the final exam.
  • He grew anxious as the deadline approached.
  • The parents were anxious about their child’s safety.
  • I am anxious to hear the results.
  • His anxious expression revealed his concern.

On this page you'll find 185 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to anxious, such as: aflutter, aggrieved, agitating, agog, aloof, ambitious, amenable.

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