anxious

/ˈæŋkʃəs/
adjective
  1. Feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something that might happen.
    • The students were anxious about the final exam results.
    • She felt anxious before her big job interview.
    • He gets anxious whenever he has to speak in public.
  2. Wanting something very much; eager.
    • They were anxious for the game to start.
    • She is anxious to learn how to play the guitar.
    • The children were anxious to open their birthday presents.
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