Cool MateMeaning of Anxious
feeling worried or nervous
In simple words: Worried or nervous about something.
Anxious in a sentence
- She felt anxious about the upcoming exam.
- He was anxious to hear the results of the interview.
- The children were anxious during the storm last night.
- It's natural to be anxious when facing major life changes.
- Despite her anxious demeanor, she performed well on stage.
How to use Anxious
Used when feeling nervous or uneasy about a situation. Generally appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but in very casual settings, some might use 'worried' instead.
Grammar pattern
anxious + about + object
Memory hint
Think of 'anxious' as 'angst in us'.
Related words
Common mistakes with Anxious
- Confusing 'anxious' with 'eager', which means excited or looking forward to something.
- Using 'anxious' without a preposition; it should be 'anxious about' or 'anxious for'.
- Thinking 'anxious' always means worry, not recognizing it can imply a strong desire in certain contexts.
Anxious appears in
Anxious in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قلق
قلق أو توتر بشأن شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উদ্বিগ্ন, চিন্তিত
কোনো কিছু নিয়ে চিন্তিত বা নার্ভাস।
- GermanDeutsch
Ängstlich, Besorgt
Besorgt oder nervös wegen etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Ansioso
Preocupado o nervioso por algo.
- Persianفارسی
مضطرب
نگران یا عصبی در مورد چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Anxieux/Anxieuse
Inquiet ou nerveux à propos de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चिंतित
किसी चीज़ के बारे में चिंतित या घबराया हुआ।
- ItalianItaliano
Ansioso/a
Preoccupato o nervoso per qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ansioso
Preocupado ou nervoso com alguma coisa.
- RussianРусский
Беспокойный, тревожный
Беспокоишься или нервничаешь из-за чего-то.
- Urduاردو
پریشان، مضطرب
کسی چیز کے بارے میں پریشان یا گھبرایا ہوا۔
- Chinese中文
焦虑的
对某事感到担心或紧张。
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Frequently asked questions about Anxious
What does Anxious mean?
Worried or nervous about something.
What is the definition of Anxious?
feeling worried or nervous
How do you use Anxious in a sentence?
She felt anxious about the upcoming exam.
Can you give another example of Anxious?
He was anxious to hear the results of the interview.
What are synonyms for Anxious?
Common alternatives include worried, nervous, uneasy, apprehensive, agitated.
What is the opposite of Anxious?
Opposite meanings include calm, relaxed, composed.
What words go with Anxious?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, for.
What are common mistakes when using Anxious?
Confusing 'anxious' with 'eager', which means excited or looking forward to something. Using 'anxious' without a preposition; it should be 'anxious about' or 'anxious for'. Thinking 'anxious' always means worry, not recognizing it can imply a strong desire in certain contexts.
How do you pronounce Anxious?
US: /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Anxious?
Used when feeling nervous or uneasy about a situation. Generally appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but in very casual settings, some might use 'worried' instead.
What CEFR level is Anxious?
"Anxious" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.