Definitions for "Anxious"
Full of anxiety or disquietude; greatly concerned or solicitous, esp. respecting something future or unknown; being in painful suspense; -- applied to persons; as, anxious for the issue of a battle.
Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying; -- applied to things; as, anxious labor.
mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc; worried; "anxious parents"; "anxious about her job"; "not used to a city and anxious about small things"; "felt apprehensive about the consequences"
Keywords:  ehis, epeople, wasn't, serious, mother
EHis mother was opposed to the plan because she was anxious about his health.EI wasn't anxious to face such a serious choice.EPeople are anxious about their future lives.
Earnestly desirous; as, anxious to please.
eagerly desirous; "anxious to see the new show at the museum"; "dying to hear who won"