anxious

• Décrit un sentiment d'inquiétude, de nervosité ou d'appréhension face à quelque chose dont l'issue est incertaine.

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.

   Anxieux, inquiet

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

   Synonymesapprehensiveconcerneddistressedfretfulnervoustenseuneasyworried

   Antonymescalmcomposedeasygoingrelaxedsereneunconcerneduntroubledunworried

2. Eager or enthusiasticB2formal

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

   Désireux de, impatient de

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

   Synonymesagogardentaviddesirouseagerferventimpatientkeenlongingyearning

   Antonymesindifferentreluctantunenthusiastic