anxious
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.
Exemples
3 sur 5I’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.
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.
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.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
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 rapide
The candidate was ________ to hear the results of the final interview.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : anxious
Exemples
I’m getting a bit anxious about the weather for our outdoor picnic this weekend.
everydayI am feeling worried that the weather might ruin our planned outdoor meal.
The board of directors is anxious that the proposed merger proceeds without further regulatory delays.
formalThe directors are very concerned and eager for the merger to happen quickly.
Don't get all anxious; it's just a small presentation, not a final exam.
informalStop being so worried; the task is not as important as a major test.
Research indicates that students become increasingly anxious when faced with high-stakes standardized testing.
academicStudies show students feel more stress and worry during important exams.
Our clients are anxious to see the initial prototypes before the end of the quarter.
businessThe clients are very eager and impatient to review the early versions of the product.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
Eager is purely positive excitement, while anxious often includes an element of worry or fear, even when meaning 'very wanting'.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often think 'anxious' only means 'worried,' but in professional contexts, it often means 'very eager' (e.g., 'anxious to start').
Astuce mémo
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.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'anxius', which comes from 'angere', meaning 'to choke' or 'to cause distress'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western societies, 'anxious' is increasingly used in clinical contexts to discuss mental health, moving beyond simple everyday worry.
Quiz rapide
The candidate was ________ to hear the results of the final interview.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : anxious
Vocabulaire associé
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compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
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confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
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interspect
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