Synonyms of anxiously

anxiously

adverb

as in apprehensively

Related Words

• apprehensively
• uneasily
• uncomfortably
• critically
• cynically
• warily
• negatively
• reproachfully
• disapprovingly
• reprovingly
• disparagingly
• unfavorably
• hesitantly
• guardedly
• hesitatingly
• incredulously
• quizzically
• questioningly
• deprecatingly
• captiously
• suspiciously
• skeptically
• unbelievingly
• doubtfully
• charily
• dubiously
• distrustfully
• askance
• reproachingly
• doubtingly
• sideways
• mistrustfully

Dissimilar Words

• positively
• trustingly
• favorably
• confidently
• approvingly
• trustfully
• uncritically
• unquestioningly
• sanguinely
• credulously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anxiously

Sanchez, though, was anxiously waiting for a prime-time opportunity with his national team. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026

At donation centers across Miami-Dade County, members of the Venezuelan community are collecting supplies for victims while anxiously waiting for news from home. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Iran was the eighth-best third-place team entering the final match, anxiously needing either team to lose secure that spot. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026

Despite the fact that Ebra anxiously rehearsed his pitch for hours, Carmy cuts him off and tells him that his plan to franchise the Beef side window into a few suburban locations is a perfect idea, having been tipped off by his Uncle Jimmy. — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2026

The 19-year-old dressed in a light gray suit with a pastel orange neck tie anxiously bounced his legs after Silver announced to the crowd that the Washington Wizards had five minutes to make the first selection. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

In the hours before the parade, people anxiously awaited the arrival of their champions. — Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026

Fans have been anxiously awaiting the LP since the star first announced it back in April. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026