anxious
adjectiveUK /ˈæŋkʃəs/
US /ˈæŋkʃəs/
Feeling worried or nervous about something.
She felt anxious before her first day at the new school.
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2. Wanting very much to do or have something.
He was anxious to see his friends again after the long trip.
3. Showing or caused by worry.
Her anxious face told us she had bad news.
4. Eager and impatient to begin.
The kids were anxious for the movie to start.