anxious

adjective4

1. •
   very worried about what may happen or about what is not yet known

   • She was anxious to hear how her test results were.
   • I could tell she was anxious as she was biting her nails.
2. •
   Nervous and worried.
3. •
   Earnestly desirous.

   • He is anxious to please, so you can count on him.
   • All the voters were anxious to hear the election result.
4. •
   Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying.

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