anxious
/ˈæŋkʃəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: anxiouser · anxiousest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Nervous and worried.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
Adjective
Examples
She was anxious to hear how her test results were.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “anxious” mean?
Nervous and worried.
Is “anxious” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.