anxious
adjective B2
Plain meaning
worried or nervous about something
Exam-register meaning
experiencing concern, uncertainty, or fear about a possible outcome
In context
naturalShe felt anxious before the interview.
examStudents from low-income backgrounds may feel anxious about the financial demands of higher education.
Common collocations
anxious aboutfeel anxiousanxious to know
Watch out
Use “anxious about the exam,” not “anxious for the exam” unless you mean eager for it to happen.
Word family
anxious (adjective)anxiety (noun)anxiously (adverb)