anxiously
gb/ˈæŋkʃəsli/ us/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
B2
English
aggódva, izgatottan, idegesen
B2
1
aggódva
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] + [verb] + anxiously; anxiously + [verb/phrase]
She waited anxiously for the doctor to call back.
Aggódva várta, hogy az orvos visszahívja.
He glanced anxiously at the clock during the exam.
A vizsga közben aggódva pillantott az órára.
They listened anxiously for any news from the airport.
Learner examples
I am waiting anxiously for my results.
Aggódva várom az eredményeimet.
She looked anxiously at her phone.
Aggódva nézett a telefonjára.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use it where only “carefully” is meant; “anxiously” implies worry or nervousness.
Meaning
in a worried, nervous way
Collocations
wait anxiously
|look anxiously
|watch anxiously
|glance anxiously
|ask anxiously
|wonder anxiously
|listen anxiously
|check anxiously
|smile anxiously
|anxiously at the door
Synonyms
nervously (Emphasizes nervousness rather than worry.)
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worriedly (Directly highlights worry; often sounds slightly more literal.)
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apprehensively (More formal; suggests fear about what may happen.)
Antonyms
calmly (Without worry or nervousness.)
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confidently (With self-assurance rather than anxiety.)
Themes
emotions
|daily_life
Definition
in a worried or nervous way
In a way that shows worry or nervousness about what might happen.
B2
2
izgatottan
B1
Usage pattern:
anxiously + [verb] (e.g., await/anticipate/expect)
Fans anxiously awaited the announcement of the new tour dates.
A rajongók izgatottan várták az új turnédátumok bejelentését.
We anxiously anticipated the decision from the committee.
Izgatottan vártuk a bizottság döntését.
He anxiously hoped his application would be accepted.
Learner examples
I anxiously await your reply.
Izgatottan várom a válaszát.
She anxiously expected an email.
Izgatottan várt egy e-mailt.
Common mistake:
Learners may treat it as purely positive like “excitedly”; it usually includes tension or concern.
Meaning
with eager anticipation
Collocations
anxiously await
|anxiously anticipate
|anxiously expect
|anxiously hope
|anxiously await news
|anxiously await a reply
|anxiously await the results
|anxiously await confirmation
Synonyms
eagerly (More positive and energetic; less worried than “anxiously”.)
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expectantly (Focuses on expectation rather than nervous tension.)
Antonyms
indifferently (Without interest or strong feeling.)
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patiently (Calmly waiting without agitation.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
very eager to know or get something (often a little worried too)
In an eager, expectant way, strongly wanting something to happen or arrive, often with some worry or tension.
C1
3
idegesen
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] + [verb] + anxiously (e.g., pace/fidget/glance/look around)
He paced anxiously outside the interview room.
Idegesen járkált fel-alá az interjúszoba előtt.
She spoke anxiously, as if expecting bad news.
Idegesen beszélt, mintha rossz hírt várna.
The child looked anxiously around for his mother.
Learner examples
He paced anxiously in the hall.
Idegesen járkált fel-alá a folyosón.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it for neutral physical actions unless the context clearly shows worry (e.g., “walk anxiously” sounds odd without context).
Meaning
showing unease through actions
Collocations
pace anxiously
|fidget anxiously
|shift anxiously
|scan anxiously
|glance anxiously around
|anxiously wring (one's) hands
|anxiously bite (one's) lip
Synonyms
restlessly (Focuses on inability to stay still; may not always imply worry.)
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tensely (Emphasizes tension; can be physical or emotional.)
Antonyms
relaxedly (Showing ease and lack of tension.)
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composedly (Calm and self-controlled in appearance.)
Themes
emotions
|body_language
Definition
in a way that shows you feel anxious
In a manner that visibly shows anxiety, for example by moving restlessly, looking around, or speaking tensely.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anxiously
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
US/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
Syllables & stress
anxiously (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (anxiously)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: anxiously
- Plural: anxiouslies
Word family
Expressions
anxiously await
1/ˈæŋkʃəsli əwˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
wait with worry or anticipation
to wait for something and feel worried or very eager
Examples
- We anxiously await your decision.
- Residents anxiously awaited updates about the storm.
- She anxiously awaited the exam results.
Learner examples
- I anxiously await your reply.
anxiously awaited
1/ˈæŋkʃəsli əwˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
much anticipated (often nervously)
that people have been waiting for and really want to happen
Examples
- The anxiously awaited report was finally released.
- They made the anxiously awaited announcement on Monday.
- Her anxiously awaited reply arrived late at night.
Learner examples
- The anxiously awaited results are here.
check anxiously (for something)
1/t͡ʃˈɛk ˈæŋkʃəsli fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
check repeatedly with worry
to check again and again because you feel worried or eager
Examples
- He checked his phone anxiously for a message.
- They checked anxiously for updates during the flight delays.
- I kept checking anxiously to see if the payment went through.
Learner examples
- I checked my email anxiously.
look anxiously (for/at someone or something)
1/lˈʊk ˈæŋkʃəsli fˈɔɹət sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔɹ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
look with worry
to look while feeling worried
Examples
- He looked anxiously for his passport in every pocket.
- She looked anxiously at the door when she heard footsteps.
- I looked anxiously around the platform for my friends.
Learner examples
- She looked anxiously for her keys.
wait anxiously (for something)
1/wˈeɪt ˈæŋkʃəsli fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
wait nervously for something
to wait and feel worried
Examples
- They waited anxiously for the missing hiker to return.
- I’m waiting anxiously to hear if I got the job.
- Parents waited anxiously outside the school.
Learner examples
- We waited anxiously for the bus.
watch anxiously
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ ˈæŋkʃəsli/
fixed phrase
watch with worry
to watch and feel worried
Examples
- We watched anxiously as the firefighters entered the building.
- She watched anxiously while her son crossed the busy road.
- Investors watched anxiously for signs of a slowdown.
Learner examples
- I watched anxiously from the window.