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anxious

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  1. eager                 
 
anx.ious \'an(k)-sh*s\ aj [L anxius; akin to L angere to strangle, distress 
   - more at AN]GER 1: characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding 
   fear about some contingency : WORRIED 2: characterized by, resulting from, 
   or causing anxiety : WORRYING  3: ardently or earnestly wishing  - 
   anx.ious.ly av