What is another word for Anxious? - 119 Anxious Synonyms

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According to Merriam-Webster, anxious refers to a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that may happen.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines anxious as feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or apprehension about something.
The Cambridge Dictionary describes anxious as feeling worried or nervous, often about something that may happen in the future.

The student felt anxious before the exam, as she had not studied well enough.
The news of the natural disaster made the whole community anxious about their safety.
After waiting for hours, the anxious parents finally received news about their missing child.

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