anxious
Translation
anxious, worried, eager
Examples
I am anxious about the test results.
I am anxious about the test results.
He was anxious to start his new job.
He was anxious to start his new job.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) worried about sth. I'm anxious about the interview.
((for sth.)) eager for sth. We are anxious for news.
((to do sth.)) eager to do sth. She is anxious to meet you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worried, concerned, eager, keen; Antonyms: calm, relaxed
Etymology
From Latin 'anxius' (troubled in mind). The suffix '-ous' means 'full of'.
Memory Tips
'Anxious' can mean worried or eager. The context tells you which one it is.