1. (a.) Greatly concerned about something future or unknown\; distressed; Solicitous; Full of anxiety or disquietude; being in painful suspense; -- applied to persons; as, anxious for the issue of a battle.

2. (a.) Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying; -- applied to things; as, anxious labor.

3. (a.) Earnestly desirous; as, anxious to please.

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