ANXIOUS
/ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of ANXIOUS
Nervous and worried.
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."
(of things) Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying.
"There was an anxious wait before the results were revealed."
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
Is ANXIOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANXIOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | n | x | i | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANXIOUS
73 words from the letters in ANXIOUS
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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.