anxious

3 definitions • 8 examples

worried and nervous:

My mother always gets a bit anxious if we don't arrive when we say we will.

I saw my sister's anxious face at the window.

The drought has made farmers anxious about the harvest.

eager to do something:

Developing countries that are anxious for hard currency can rarely afford to protect the environment.

[ + to infinitive ] I'm anxious to get home to open my presents.

[ + that ] I'm anxious that we get there on time because I don't think there'll be many seats left.

wanting very much for something to happen; eager:

[ + to infinitive ] I’ve been anxious to meet you.

[ + to infinitive ] It was getting late, and I was anxious to get home.