anxious
Pronunciation: [ˈæŋkʃəs]
Word
Context: “emotion”
(adjective) feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen. When you're anxious, you might feel like something bad is going to occur, or you're just really nervous about what's coming up.
Example
She was anxious to start her new school, excited to make new friends.
Example
He wasn’t anxious at all about the exam; he felt very prepared.
Example
Why are you feeling anxious about the upcoming performance?
Context: “desire”
(adjective) wanting something very much. When you are anxious for something, it means you can't wait for it to happen because you're really excited about it.
Example
The children were anxious for the birthday party to begin.
Example
She was not anxious for summer to end; she wanted more time to play outside.
Example
Are you feeling anxious for the vacation to start?
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