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CEFR A2 · Adjectives/Adverbs
anxious
/ˈæŋkʃəs/ 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
Synonyms & Antonyms
Anxious means feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something, especially about an uncertain outcome. It describes a state of mental distress or apprehension.
Synonyms
worried
nervous
uneasy
apprehensive
stressed
Antonyms
calm
relaxed
peaceful
confident
Translations
anxious in your language
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عربي
قلق يعني الشعور بالتوتر أو العصبية أو عدم الارتياح بشأن شيء ما.
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اردو
پریشان کا مطلب ہے کسی چیز کے بارے میں فکر مند، گھبرایا ہوا یا بے چین محسوس کرنا۔
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हिंदी
चिंतित का मतलब है किसी बात को लेकर परेशान, घबराया हुआ या बेचैन महसूस करना।
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中文
anxious 意味着对某事感到担忧、紧张或不安。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
When you are anxious, you feel worried. You might be scared about something that will happen. Your stomach might feel funny.
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Memory TipAnxious sounds like 'axe' and 'us' – imagine an axe making you worried.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
I felt anxious (worried) about my test results.
She was anxious (nervous) to meet her new boss.
He became anxious (uneasy) when he heard the strange noise.
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