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anxiously

1 of 1adverb
/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
1

with feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease

  • She glanced anxiously at the clock, dreading she'd be late for the meeting.
  • They watched anxiously as the storm clouds gathered.
  • I listened anxiously for any sign of footsteps in the hallway.
  • He waited anxiously outside the emergency room.
  • The dog paced anxiously while its owner was away.