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Anxious

adjective
/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

She felt anxious before her job interview.

Example Expressions

anxious about

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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