Definition of Anxious

worried or concerned

Examples of Anxious in a sentence

Sylvia was anxious to finish her speech since getting in front of a large crowd of people made her tremble.  🔊

Ricky’s first sleepover at a friend’s house made his sheltering mom anxious with the thought that something bad could happen to him.  🔊

With the impending war, the anxious nation waited to hear word that bombs might be heading toward their town.  🔊

Leslie was anxious to take her final exam in Algebra since her grade was on the border of pass and fail.  🔊

The foreman of the jury was anxious to deliver the verdict since all eyes would be on him as the defendant stood petrified.  🔊

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