anxious
Translation
anxious, worried, eager
Examples
I'm anxious about the interview tomorrow.
I'm anxious about the interview tomorrow.
He was anxious to start his new job.
He was anxious to start his new job.
Grammar Patterns
((to be anxious about sth.)) to be worried about sth. She is anxious about her exams.
((to be anxious to do sth.)) to be eager to do sth. He is anxious to get started.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worried, concerned; eager, keen; Antonyms: calm, relaxed
Etymology
From Latin 'anxius' (anxious), related to 'angere' (to choke, distress).
Memory Tips
Pay attention to the preposition: 'anxious about' means worried, while 'anxious for' or 'anxious to' means eager.