1 adj If you are anxious to do something or anxious that something should happen, you very much want to do it or very much want it to happen.
v-link ADJ, ADJ to-inf, ADJ that, ADJ prep
(=eager, keen)
Both the Americans and the Russians are anxious to avoid conflict in South Asia..., He is anxious that there should be no delay..., Those anxious for reform say that the present system is too narrow.
2 adj If you are anxious, you are nervous or worried about something.
(=nervous)
The foreign minister admitted he was still anxious about the situation in the country..., A friend of mine is a very anxious person.
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anxiously adv ADV with v
They are waiting anxiously to see who will succeed him.