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overanxious

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o·ver·anx·ious  (vr-ngkshs, -ngshs)
adj.
Anxious to an excessive degree.
over·anx·ie·ty (-ng-z-t), over·anxious·ness (-ngkshs-ns, -ng-) n.
over·anxious·ly adv.
overanxious [ˌəʊvərˈæŋkʃəs -ˈæŋʃəs]
adj
excessively worried, tense, or uneasy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.overanxious - anxious or nervous to an excessive degree
insecure - lacking self-confidence or assurance; "an insecure person lacking mental stability"
Translations
overanxious [ˌəʊvərˈæŋkʃəs] ADJ
1. (= worried) → demasiado preocupado
2. (= eager) he was overanxious to give a good impression → estaba demasiado preocupado por causar buena impresión
I'm not overanxious to go → tengo pocas ganas de ir
overanxious [ˌəʊvərˈæŋkʃəs] adj → troppo ansioso/a
overanxious [ˌəʊvərˈæŋkʃəs] adj → troppo ansioso/a


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Once more I took up my flight, nor were the Sagoths apparently overanxious to press their pursuit so closely as before.
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They mean we shouldn't be overanxious and worreting ourselves about what'll happen to- morrow, but do our duty and leave the rest to God's will.
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