anxious

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Feeling worried about what may happen.

Meanings of «anxious»

1 · adjective

feeling worried about what may happen

He was anxious about the results of his test.

2 · adjective

eager and impatient to do something

The children were anxious to open their birthday presents.

Similar: eager keen impatient

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The difference between similar words

feeling worried

worriedthinking that something bad may happen; the usual wordI am worried about my exam.

anxiousworried and afraid about the future; strongerHe felt anxious before the operation.

nervousworried before a specific eventI am nervous about my job interview.

uneasya vague feeling that something is wrongShe felt uneasy walking home alone at night.

Word family

anxiety B1 · nounanxious B1 · adjectiveanxiously B1 · adverb

Collections

Emotions & Feelings › Negative Emotions

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