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ANXIOUS

/ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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Definition of ANXIOUS

adjective

Nervous and worried.

adjective

Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.

"I could tell she was anxious as she was biting her nails."

adjective

(of things) Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying.

"There was an anxious wait before the results were revealed."

Synonyms of ANXIOUS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ANXIOUS in a Sentence

  • "I could tell she was anxious as she was biting her nails."
  • "There was an anxious wait before the results were revealed."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is ANXIOUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ANXIOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ANXIOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for ANXIOUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter anxious Total
Scrabble 1181111 14
WWF 1281121 16

How to Use ANXIOUS in Word Games

ANXIOUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since ANXIOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANXIOUS to find 73 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANXIOUS

What does ANXIOUS mean?
ANXIOUS is a adjective. Nervous and worried.
Is ANXIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANXIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANXIOUS worth in Scrabble?
ANXIOUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANXIOUS?
You can make 73 words from the letters in ANXIOUS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ANXIOUS?
Synonyms of ANXIOUS include: angstful, careful, concerned, disturbed, restless, solicitous. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.