anxiously

[US]/'æŋkʃəsli/
[UK]/ˈæ ŋkʃəslɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. with a feeling of worry or nervousness; eagerly.

Example Sentences

she hovered anxiously in the background.

We are anxiously awaiting the outcome of their discussion.

He is anxiously watching for his friend.

He is anxiously awaiting the result of the medical tests.

We’re anxiously awaiting the court’s ruling on this matter.

We watched anxiously during her descent from the tree.

The shipwrecked sailor scanned the horizon anxiously every morning .

Mamma Margaret’s person is much loved, admired and venerated by all groups in the Salesian Family, anxiously awaiting her Beatification.

Real-world Examples

" Don't you suppose we could rescue them? " asked the girl anxiously.

Source: The Wizard of Oz (Simplified Version)

“Shouldn't he? ” said Mr. Weasley anxiously.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

" What can you see? " Hermione said anxiously.

Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

He looked at me anxiously as if he hoped I'd corroborate this.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

" Aren't —- aren't we leaving, sir? " Harry asked anxiously.

Source: 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Rune's wife looks at the Lanky One a little anxiously.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

Most annoying people aren't evil; they're just anxiously or sad.

Source: The school of life

" It's not poison? " said Harry anxiously.

Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Program officer Amanda Bomfim and other staff members monitored the donations anxiously.

Source: VOA Standard English Entertainment

Once or twice Mrs.Strickland's eyes rested on him somewhat anxiously.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

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