anxious
/ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/adjective
Feeling worried or uneasy, especially about something uncertain or still to come.
Example sentences
- “He grew anxious as the interview date approached.”
- “She felt anxious all week while waiting for her test results.”
"Anxious about" signals worry; "anxious to" often just means eager. Traditionalists prefer "eager" for the second sense.