be anxious
Frequency: 9.555.2 per million words
The most common and direct way to state the feeling of anxiety.
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Examples (10)
- I am always anxious before a big presentation.
- She was anxious about the test results all weekend.
- He will likely be anxious until he hears back from the job interview.
- They have been anxious for news of their family since the storm.
- You shouldn't be so anxious; everything will be fine.
- Are you anxious about flying for the first time?
- It's understandable to be a little anxious when starting a new school.
- If the doctor calls, I will be extremely anxious until I talk to him.
- The patient is reportedly anxious but stable.
- Being anxious all the time is exhausting for both mind and body.