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Term: Anxious

Description:

Anxious refers to a state of uneasiness, distress, or nervousness caused by fear or uncertainty. It can also describe someone who is worried or apprehensive about something.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Adjective
• Noun

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

1. Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease.

Example sentence 1: She felt anxious about the upcoming final exam.

Example sentence 2: The cat became anxious whenever thunderstorms occurred.

2. Desiring something eagerly or with great anticipation.

Example sentence 1: The children were anxious for Christmas morning to arrive.

Example sentence 2: I'm anxious to see the results of my hard work.

Noun:

1. A person who experiences anxiety or unease.

Example sentence 1: The counselor provided support to anxiouss dealing with stress.

Example sentence 2: He realized he was becoming an anxious when he started having panic attacks.

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