Overanxious

Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈæŋkʃəs/

Definitions of overanxious

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'overanxious' describes a state of being excessively anxious

Example Sentences

A1 She was overanxious about taking the test, but she ended up doing well.

A2 The overanxious mother constantly worried about her child's safety.

B1 His overanxious behavior was starting to affect his relationships with others.

B2 The overanxious student struggled to relax and enjoy social events.

C1 Her overanxious nature stemmed from past experiences of failure and disappointment.

C2 Despite her overanxious tendencies, she learned to manage her stress and anxiety effectively.

Examples of overanxious in a Sentence

formal The overanxious student was constantly worried about their grades.

informal My mom gets overanxious every time I'm out late with friends.

slang Don't be so overanxious, everything will work out in the end.

figurative His overanxious behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.

Grammatical Forms of overanxious

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

Origin and Evolution of overanxious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overanxious' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or too much, and the word 'anxious' meaning worried or concerned.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who is excessively worried or concerned, the word 'overanxious' has evolved to also imply a sense of being overly eager or eager to the point of causing unnecessary stress or concern.