Greek · Emotions & Feelings
ανήσυχος
anísychos
Worried
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling anxious about something.
Example
Είναι ανήσυχη για τα αποτελέσματα.
She is worried about the results.
Etymology
The term 'ανήσυχος' (anísychos) is composed of the prefix 'αν-' (an-), meaning 'not', and 'ήσυχος' (ísichos), which means 'calm' or 'quiet'. Therefore, it literally translates to 'not calm', encapsulating a sense of worry or restlessness.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ανήσυχος' is used in both spoken and written Greek, often in formal and serious contexts, and can indicate emotional states in personal discussions or literary works.