anx·ious 
/ˈæŋkʃəs/ adjective
/ˈæŋkʃəs/ adjective [more anxious; most anxious] 1 a : afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety
▪ She feels anxious and depressed. ▪ They are anxious [=worried, concerned] about their son's health. ▪ People are anxious about the future. ▪ They were anxious for their daughter. [=they were worried about what might happen to their daughter] ▪ He was anxious that the weather would not improve in time for the party.
b : causing or showing fear or nervousness
▪ We experienced a few anxious moments as we waited to hear the results of the test. ▪ It was an anxious night as she waited for her children to come home. ▪ an anxious moment ▪ He was waiting at the door with an anxious expression/look on his face. 2 : wanting or eager to do or have something very much especially because of fear or nervousness
▪ He was anxious for more news. — often followed by to + verb ▪ She was anxious to succeed in school. ▪ It was snowing hard and we were anxious to get home. ▪ We were anxious to hear the results.
▪ She feels anxious and depressed. ▪ They are anxious [=worried, concerned] about their son's health. ▪ People are anxious about the future. ▪ They were anxious for their daughter. [=they were worried about what might happen to their daughter] ▪ He was anxious that the weather would not improve in time for the party.
b : causing or showing fear or nervousness
▪ We experienced a few anxious moments as we waited to hear the results of the test. ▪ It was an anxious night as she waited for her children to come home. ▪ an anxious moment ▪ He was waiting at the door with an anxious expression/look on his face.
▪ He was anxious for more news. — often followed by to + verb ▪ She was anxious to succeed in school. ▪ It was snowing hard and we were anxious to get home. ▪ We were anxious to hear the results.
— anx·ious·ly adverb
▪ Her parents waited anxiously for her to come home that night.
▪ Her parents waited anxiously for her to come home that night.
— anx·ious·ness noun [noncount]
▪ feelings of anxiousness [=(more commonly) anxiety]
▪ feelings of anxiousness [=(more commonly) anxiety]
