anxiousquiet
adjectiveUK /ˈæŋkʃəs kwaɪət/
US /ˈæŋkʃəs kwaɪət/
Feeling worried inside but staying very still and silent.
She sat anxiousquiet by the door, waiting for her name to be called.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A calm-looking silence that hides nervous feelings.
His anxiousquiet face gave nothing away during the test.
3. Waiting quietly while feeling unsure or scared.
The anxiousquiet puppy hid under the chair until everyone left.
4. A hush that feels tight and uneasy, not peaceful.
An anxiousquiet fell over the room before the results were read.