[ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
(e.g: she was extremely anxious about her exams)

- very eager or concerned to do something or for something to happen
(e.g: the company was anxious to avoid any trouble)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin anxius (from angere ‘to choke’) + -ous