anxiouslymotionless
adjectiveUK /ˈæŋkʃəsli ˈməʊʃənləs/
US /ˈæŋkʃəsli ˈmoʊʃənləs/
Feeling worried and scared while not moving at all.
The little rabbit sat anxiouslymotionless behind the bush, hoping the fox would not see it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Staying completely still because of nervousness or fear.
The students stood anxiouslymotionless as they waited for their test results.
3. Not moving a muscle while feeling uneasy inside.
She waited anxiouslymotionless by the door for her friend to arrive.
4. Frozen in place with a worried heart.
The cat stayed anxiouslymotionless under the table during the loud storm.