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anxious

[angk-shuhs, ang-] / ˈæŋk ʃəs, ˈæŋ- /
ADJECTIVE
worried, tense
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afraid apprehensive careful concerned distressed fearful fidgety jittery nervous restless scared uneasy uptight
WEAK
aghast antsy basket case bugged butterflies choked clutched disquieted disturbed dreading fretful hacked hyper in a state in a tizzy in suspense jumpy nervy overwrought shaking shaky shivery shook-up shot to pieces solicitous spooked strung-out sweating bullets taut troubled unglued unquiet watchful wired worried sick wreck
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bold brave calm collected composed confident cool courageous happy inattentive quiet unafraid unconcerned unfearful unworried
WEAK
assured content indifferent peaceful tranqil unwilling
ADJECTIVE
eager
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enthusiastic impatient keen thirsty
WEAK
agog ardent avid breathless desirous expectant fervent intent itching yearning zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unenthusiastic
WEAK
assured calm content cool dreading happy indifferent peaceful tranqil unconcerned unwilling unworried

Example Sentences

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Saylor has been anxious to promote the preferred stock, extolling its high-yield/ low volatility returns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Anyone anxious about staying connected can give the babysitter the bar’s phone number, said co-owner Jason Liebman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Watching them interviewed side by side, Sid soft-spoken and rambling, Marty fidgety and anxious to get to the point, their dynamic is abundantly clear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

I am anxious to bring you into my world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I guess the mood I’m practicing is anxious.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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