anxiously
gb/ˈæŋkʃəsli/ us/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
B2
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adverb
B2
state
1
in a worried, nervous way
in a worried or nervous way
Käyttömalli:
[someone] + [verb] + anxiously; anxiously + [verb/phrase]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use it where only “carefully” is meant; “anxiously” implies worry or nervousness.
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
calmly (Without worry or nervousness.)
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confidently (With self-assurance rather than anxiety.)
Kollokaatiot
wait anxiously
|look anxiously
|watch anxiously
|glance anxiously
|ask anxiously
|wonder anxiously
|listen anxiously
|check anxiously
|smile anxiously
|anxiously at the door
Teemat
emotions
|daily_life
Esimerkit
- She waited anxiously for the doctor to call back.
- He glanced anxiously at the clock during the exam.
- They listened anxiously for any news from the airport.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I am waiting anxiously for my results.
- She looked anxiously at her phone.
adverb
B2
state
2
with eager anticipation
very eager to know or get something (often a little worried too)
Käyttömalli:
anxiously + [verb] (e.g., await/anticipate/expect)
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may treat it as purely positive like “excitedly”; it usually includes tension or concern.
Synonyymit
eagerly (More positive and energetic; less worried than “anxiously”.)
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expectantly (Focuses on expectation rather than nervous tension.)
Antonyymit
indifferently (Without interest or strong feeling.)
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patiently (Calmly waiting without agitation.)
Kollokaatiot
anxiously await
|anxiously anticipate
|anxiously expect
|anxiously hope
|anxiously await news
|anxiously await a reply
|anxiously await the results
|anxiously await confirmation
Teemat
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
Esimerkit
- Fans anxiously awaited the announcement of the new tour dates.
- We anxiously anticipated the decision from the committee.
- He anxiously hoped his application would be accepted.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I anxiously await your reply.
- She anxiously expected an email.
adverb
C1
state
3
showing unease through actions
in a way that shows you feel anxious
Käyttömalli:
[someone] + [verb] + anxiously (e.g., pace/fidget/glance/look around)
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t use it for neutral physical actions unless the context clearly shows worry (e.g., “walk anxiously” sounds odd without context).
Synonyymit
restlessly (Focuses on inability to stay still; may not always imply worry.)
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tensely (Emphasizes tension; can be physical or emotional.)
Antonyymit
relaxedly (Showing ease and lack of tension.)
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composedly (Calm and self-controlled in appearance.)
Kollokaatiot
pace anxiously
|fidget anxiously
|shift anxiously
|scan anxiously
|glance anxiously around
|anxiously wring (one's) hands
|anxiously bite (one's) lip
Teemat
emotions
|body_language
Esimerkit
- He paced anxiously outside the interview room.
- She spoke anxiously, as if expecting bad news.
- The child looked anxiously around for his mother.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He paced anxiously in the hall.
Kielioppi
Ilmaukset
anxiously await
1/ˈæŋkʃəsli əwˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
wait with worry or anticipation
to wait for something and feel worried or very eager
Esimerkit
- We anxiously await your decision.
- Residents anxiously awaited updates about the storm.
- She anxiously awaited the exam results.
anxiously awaited
1/ˈæŋkʃəsli əwˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
much anticipated (often nervously)
that people have been waiting for and really want to happen
Esimerkit
- The anxiously awaited report was finally released.
- They made the anxiously awaited announcement on Monday.
- Her anxiously awaited reply arrived late at night.
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
Esimerkit
- 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.
look anxiously (for/at someone or something)
1/lˈʊk ˈæŋkʃəsli fˈɔɹət sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔɹ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
look with worry
to look while feeling worried
Esimerkit
- 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.
wait anxiously (for something)
1/wˈeɪt ˈæŋkʃəsli fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
wait nervously for something
to wait and feel worried
Esimerkit
- 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.
watch anxiously
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ ˈæŋkʃəsli/
fixed phrase
watch with worry
to watch and feel worried
Esimerkit
- 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.