C1 adjective Neutral

anxious

/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

A state of feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It can also describe a strong desire or eagerness to do something, often accompanied by a sense of tension.

Ejemplos

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1

I’m getting a bit anxious about the weather for our outdoor picnic this weekend.

I am feeling worried that the weather might ruin our planned outdoor meal.

2

The board of directors is anxious that the proposed merger proceeds without further regulatory delays.

The directors are very concerned and eager for the merger to happen quickly.

3

Don't get all anxious; it's just a small presentation, not a final exam.

Stop being so worried; the task is not as important as a major test.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anxiousness
Adverbio
anxiously
Adjetivo
anxious
Relacionado
anxiety
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'X' in anxious looking like a person crossing their arms in worry, or associate it with an 'anchor'—the heavy feeling in your stomach when you are nervous.

Quiz rápido

The candidate was ________ to hear the results of the final interview.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anxious

Ejemplos

1

I’m getting a bit anxious about the weather for our outdoor picnic this weekend.

everyday

I am feeling worried that the weather might ruin our planned outdoor meal.

2

The board of directors is anxious that the proposed merger proceeds without further regulatory delays.

formal

The directors are very concerned and eager for the merger to happen quickly.

3

Don't get all anxious; it's just a small presentation, not a final exam.

informal

Stop being so worried; the task is not as important as a major test.

4

Research indicates that students become increasingly anxious when faced with high-stakes standardized testing.

academic

Studies show students feel more stress and worry during important exams.

5

Our clients are anxious to see the initial prototypes before the end of the quarter.

business

The clients are very eager and impatient to review the early versions of the product.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anxiousness
Adverbio
anxiously
Adjetivo
anxious
Relacionado
anxiety

Colocaciones comunes

deeply anxious Feeling a high level of worry or concern
anxious to please Being very eager to make someone else happy
anxious about Worried regarding a specific topic or event
visibly anxious Showing clear physical signs of nervousness
anxious wait A period of time spent feeling nervous about an outcome

Frases Comunes

anxious for someone

Worried on behalf of another person's well-being

anxious moment

A brief period of time filled with fear or uncertainty

anxious eyes

A facial expression that reveals someone is worried

Se confunde a menudo con

anxious vs eager

Eager is purely positive excitement, while anxious often includes an element of worry or fear, even when meaning 'very wanting'.

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Notas de uso

Use 'anxious about' when referring to a source of worry, and 'anxious to' followed by a verb when expressing a strong, slightly impatient desire to do something.

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Errores comunes

Learners often think 'anxious' only means 'worried,' but in professional contexts, it often means 'very eager' (e.g., 'anxious to start').

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'X' in anxious looking like a person crossing their arms in worry, or associate it with an 'anchor'—the heavy feeling in your stomach when you are nervous.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'anxius', which comes from 'angere', meaning 'to choke' or 'to cause distress'.

Patrones gramaticales

anxious + about + [noun/gerund] anxious + to + [infinitive] anxious + that + [clause]
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Contexto cultural

In many Western societies, 'anxious' is increasingly used in clinical contexts to discuss mental health, moving beyond simple everyday worry.

Quiz rápido

The candidate was ________ to hear the results of the final interview.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anxious

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