anxiously

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière inquiète ou nerveuse » ou « avec un sentiment de souci à propos de quelque chose d'indéfini ». Décrit des actions accomplies dans un état d'anxiété ou d'agitation impatiente.

An adverb meaning "in a worried or nervous manner" or "with a feeling of unease about something uncertain." It describes actions performed while experiencing anxiety or eager concern.

1. In a worried mannerB1formal

   In a way that shows worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

   avec inquiétude

   • She waited anxiously for the test results.
   • He looked anxiously at his watch as the time passed.
   • The parents paced anxiously outside the operating room.

   Synonymesapprehensivelyconcernedlyfretfullynervouslyrestlesslyuneasilyworriedly

   Antonymescalmlycontentedlynonchalantlyserenelyunconcernedly

2. With eager desireB2formal

   In a way that shows a strong and often impatient desire for something to happen.

   avec impatience

   • The children listened anxiously for the sound of the ice cream truck.
   • He was anxiously awaiting her reply to his proposal.
   • They anxiously hoped for good news from the interview.

   Synonymesavidlyeagerlyhungrilyimpatientlyyearningly

   Antonymesapatheticallycalmlynonchalantly