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anxious
Synonyms and Antonyms of anxious
- was anxious about the play tryouts scheduled for the following day
keyed up, on edge, on pins and needles, on tenterhooks
- The whole crowd seemed to make an anxious gasp as the home team almost fumbled the ball.
- I'm anxious for my birthday party.
champing at the bit, chomping at the bit
Synonym Discussion of anxious
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- eager to get started
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- avid for new thrills
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- keen on the latest fashions
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- anxious not to make a social blunder
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- athirst for adventure
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