English Synonym Finder

anxious

Definitions

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some contingency.

Earnestly desirous or eager to do or have something.

Examples

She felt anxious about the upcoming job interview.

The long wait for the test results made him increasingly anxious.

He was anxious to start his new project as soon as possible.

Synonyms

worried uneasy apprehensive nervous concerned restless tense

Antonyms

calm relaxed serene confident composed unconcerned placid