😟anxious

adjective
/ˈæŋkʃəs/

Meaning

feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern

Example Sentences

She felt anxious before her job interview.

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

Example Expressions

anxious about

Synonyms

worried, nervous, uneasy, restless, apprehensive, concerned
Entry 1
worried, nervous, uneasy, restless, apprehensive
Entry 2
worried, nervous, concerned

Antonyms

calm, relaxed, confident
Entry 1
calm, relaxed, confident
Entry 2
calm, relaxed, confident

Collocations

feel anxious, anxious about, anxious to, anxious for, anxious feelings, anxious thoughts
Entry 1
feel anxious, anxious about, anxious to, anxious for
Entry 2
anxious feelings, anxious thoughts, anxious about

More Example Sentences

I’m anxious for you to arrive safely.

We were anxious for the storm to pass.

They are anxious for the meeting to end.

He’s anxious for the project to succeed.

We are anxious for the delivery to arrive.

I’m anxious for my friend to recover soon.

She is anxious for her results to come out.

They’re anxious for the problem to be solved.

He was anxious for his parents to understand him.

She’s anxious for her application to be accepted.

Related Vocabularies

Having the capability to cause severe and gradual harm or damage.
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
not desired or welcome; not wanted
normal; usual; not special
Most noticeable or important.
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.

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