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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-angk-shuh s, -ang-]
- /ˈoʊ vərˈæŋk ʃəs, -ˈæŋ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [oh-ver-angk-shuh s, -ang-]
- /ˈoʊ vərˈæŋk ʃəs, -ˈæŋ-/
Definitions of overanxious word
- adjective overanxious excessively anxious. 1
- adjective overanxious excessively worried or nervous 1
- adjective overanxious excessively worried, tense, or uneasy 0
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Origin of overanxious
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; over- + anxious
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Parts of speech for Overanxious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overanxious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overanxious
adjective overanxious
- tense — in a state of mental or nervous strain; high-strung; taut: a tense person.
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- anxious — If you are anxious to do something or anxious that something should happen, you very much want to do it or very much want it to happen.
- apprehensive — Someone who is apprehensive is afraid that something bad may happen.
- beside oneself — If you are beside yourself with anger or excitement, you are extremely angry or excited.
Antonyms for overanxious
adjective overanxious
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- composed — If someone is composed, they are calm and able to control their feelings.
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- laid-back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
- unafraid — feeling fear; filled with apprehension: afraid to go.
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