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.
例文
3 / 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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
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.
クイックテスト
The candidate was ________ to hear the results of the final interview.
正解！
正解は： anxious
例文
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.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
Eager is purely positive excitement, while anxious often includes an element of worry or fear, even when meaning 'very wanting'.
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
Learners often think 'anxious' only means 'worried,' but in professional contexts, it often means 'very eager' (e.g., 'anxious to start').
覚え方のコツ
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.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'anxius', which comes from 'angere', meaning 'to choke' or 'to cause distress'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western societies, 'anxious' is increasingly used in clinical contexts to discuss mental health, moving beyond simple everyday worry.
クイックテスト
The candidate was ________ to hear the results of the final interview.
正解！
正解は： anxious
関連語彙
関連単語
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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