Anxious
/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/
Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen, like before a test or a big event.
Examples
- I felt anxious before my big presentation in class because I wanted to do well and impress my teacher.
- When I tried out for the soccer team, I was anxious about whether I would make it or not.
- My little brother gets anxious when he has to speak in front of the class, even if he knows the material.
Synonyms
worried
nervous
uneasy
apprehensive
tense
fidgety
Antonyms
calm
relaxed
confident
at ease
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