Anxious

Pronunciation: /ˈæŋkʃəs/

Definitions of anxious

adjective a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

Example Sentences

A1 I feel anxious before taking a test.

A2 She gets anxious when speaking in front of a large group.

B1 He becomes anxious when he has to make important decisions.

B2 The thought of flying makes her anxious.

C1 The anxious anticipation of the upcoming presentation kept her up at night.

C2 Despite his success, he still feels anxious about the future.

Examples of anxious in a Sentence

formal She felt anxious about the upcoming presentation at work.

informal I'm getting anxious waiting for the test results.

slang I'm feeling super anxious about meeting my boyfriend's parents for the first time.

figurative The dark clouds looming overhead made her feel anxious about the impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of anxious

• past tense: anxiously
• plural: anxious
• comparative: more anxious
• superlative: most anxious
• present tense: anxiously
• future tense: will be anxious
• perfect tense: have been anxious
• continuous tense: is being anxious
• singular: anxious
• positive degree: anxious
• infinitive: to be anxious
• gerund: being anxious
• participle: anxious

Origin and Evolution of anxious

First Known Use: 0016 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'anxious' originated from the Latin word 'anxius', which means troubled or uneasy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'anxious' has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions related to worry, fear, and apprehension.