Anxious Definition & Meaning
anxious
- adjective
- eagerly desirous; "anxious to see the new show at the museum"; "dying to hear who won"
- causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; "spent an anxious night waiting for the test results"; "cast anxious glances behind her"; "those nervous moments before takeoff"; "an unquiet mind"
"Anxious" in song lyrics
See how anxious is used in real songs:
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"What's up, young fool, I see that you're anxious"
Big Mike — On Da Real -
"rollin' up the herb, I can tell you gettin' anxious"
Cristiles f/ Dre B — Backseat Love -
"Tainted views of my views got me anxious"
G&E Music (The Grouch + Eligh) — I Come Cleaner
Words that rhyme with anxious
Usage tips for "anxious"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "anxious" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for anxious to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does anxious mean?
- eagerly desirous; "anxious to see the new show at the museum"; "dying to hear who won" causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; "spent an anxious night waiting for the test results"; "cast anxious glances behind her"; "those nervous moments before takeoff"; "an unquiet mind"
- What part of speech is anxious?
- Anxious is an adjective.
- How many definitions does anxious have?
- Anxious has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).