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Meaning of wait anxiously
to feel anxious or nervous while waiting for something to happen
Etymology of wait anxiously
The word "wait" comes from Old English "wætan", which means to watch or await, and is related to the Old Norse word "væta", meaning to wait or expect.
The word "anxiously" comes from the Latin word "anxius", meaning troubled or distressed, and is related to the Latin word "anxietas", meaning anxiety or distress.
Synonyms
anticipate eagerly
expect nervously
look forward with apprehension
hope anxiously
fear with anticipation
be on edge
feel apprehensive
be nervous
feel uneasy
be on tenterhooks
await with bated breath
watch with anticipation
wait with expectation
look out for
be vigilant
stay alert
remain watchful
keep an eye out
wait patiently
wait quietly
wait calmly
wait peacefully
wait silently
wait still
wait motionless
wait frozen
wait in suspense
wait in uncertainty
wait in doubt
wait in fear
wait in anxiety
wait in trepidation
Definitions
- The phrase "wait anxiously" means to wait for something with a feeling of worry or nervousness about what might happen.
- * It can also imply a sense of eagerness or expectation, but with an underlying concern or fear.
Usage Examples
- I waited anxiously for the doctor's diagnosis, fearing the worst.
- * She waited anxiously for her exam results, hoping she had passed.
- * He waited anxiously for his girlfriend to arrive, feeling nervous about their upcoming conversation.
Antonyms
wait calmly
wait patiently
wait quietly
wait peacefully
wait silently
wait still
wait motionless
wait frozen
relax
unwind
calm down
feel at ease
be carefree
be complacent
be indifferent
be apathetic
be unconcerned
be untroubled
be unworried
be unbothered