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Meaning of anxiously
The primary meaning of "anxiously" is to feel or exhibit anxiety or apprehension about something.
Etymology of anxiously
The word "anxiously" originates from the Latin word "anxius," which means solicitous, anxious, or troubled, derived from "anxietas," meaning anxiety or trouble
Historically, "anxiously" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of unease or apprehension
Synonyms
nervously
apprehensively
uneasily
fearfully
worriedly
solicitously
tensely
uneasily
restlessly
fretfully
anxiously
expectantly
hopefully
eagerly
impatiently
intolerantly
irritably
edgily
jarringly
discordantly
strainedly
stiffly
rigidly
tensely
tightly
withdrawnly
hesitantly
uncertainly
doubtfully
incredulously
skeptically
mistrustfully
warily
cautiously
guardedly
watchfully.
Definitions
- Feeling or showing worry or nervousness about something that may happen, or something that is happening
- Having a feeling of anxiety or apprehension about something
Usage Examples
- She waited anxiously for the exam results to be announced
- He listened anxiously to the news, fearing the worst
- The team played anxiously, knowing that this was their last chance to win the championship
Antonyms
calmly
peacefully
serenely
tranquilly
quietly
stillly
silently
motionlessly
soundly
deeply
untroubledly
undisturbedly
unruffledly
unperturbedly
unbotheredly
carelessly
heedlessly
recklessly
thoughtlessly
apathetically
indifferently
unemotionally
detachedly
dispassionately.