anxious

• Beschreibt das Gefühl von Unruhe, Nervosität oder Sorge wegen etwas mit ungewissem Ausgang. Kann auch starkes Verlangen oder Ungeduld ausdrücken, etwas Bestimmtes zu tun.

Describes a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

1. Worried or nervousA2formal

   Feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something with an uncertain outcome.

   Ängstlich

   • She felt anxious before her job interview.
   • The parents were anxious about their child's safety.
   • He was anxious about the upcoming exam results.

   Synonymeapprehensiveconcerneddistressedfretfulnervoustenseuneasyworried

   Antonymecalmcomposedeasygoingrelaxedsereneunconcerneduntroubledunworried

2. Eager or enthusiasticB2formal

   Very eager or keen to do something (older or formal usage).

   Begierig

   • They were anxious to start the new project.
   • She is anxious to meet her favorite author.
   • We were anxious for the concert to begin.

   Synonymeagogardentaviddesirouseagerferventimpatientkeenlongingyearning

   Antonymeindifferentreluctantunenthusiastic