anxiously
gb/ˈæŋkʃəsli/ us/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
B2
Engelska
aggódva, izgatottan, idegesen
B2
1
aggódva
B1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
I am waiting anxiously for my results.
Aggódva várom az eredményeimet.
She looked anxiously at her phone.
Aggódva nézett a telefonjára.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes use it where only “carefully” is meant; “anxiously” implies worry or nervousness.
Betydelse
in a worried, nervous way
Ordkombinationer
wait anxiously
|look anxiously
|watch anxiously
|glance anxiously
|ask anxiously
|wonder anxiously
|listen anxiously
|check anxiously
|smile anxiously
|anxiously at the door
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
calmly (Without worry or nervousness.)
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confidently (With self-assurance rather than anxiety.)
Teman
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
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
I anxiously await your reply.
Izgatottan várom a válaszát.
She anxiously expected an email.
Izgatottan várt egy e-mailt.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may treat it as purely positive like “excitedly”; it usually includes tension or concern.
Betydelse
with eager anticipation
Ordkombinationer
anxiously await
|anxiously anticipate
|anxiously expect
|anxiously hope
|anxiously await news
|anxiously await a reply
|anxiously await the results
|anxiously await confirmation
Synonymer
eagerly (More positive and energetic; less worried than “anxiously”.)
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expectantly (Focuses on expectation rather than nervous tension.)
Antonymer
indifferently (Without interest or strong feeling.)
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patiently (Calmly waiting without agitation.)
Teman
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
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
He paced anxiously in the hall.
Idegesen járkált fel-alá a folyosón.
Vanligt misstag:
Don’t use it for neutral physical actions unless the context clearly shows worry (e.g., “walk anxiously” sounds odd without context).
Betydelse
showing unease through actions
Ordkombinationer
pace anxiously
|fidget anxiously
|shift anxiously
|scan anxiously
|glance anxiously around
|anxiously wring (one's) hands
|anxiously bite (one's) lip
Synonymer
restlessly (Focuses on inability to stay still; may not always imply worry.)
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tensely (Emphasizes tension; can be physical or emotional.)
Antonymer
relaxedly (Showing ease and lack of tension.)
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composedly (Calm and self-controlled in appearance.)
Teman
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.
Grammatik
Grundform
anxiously
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
US/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
Stavelser och betoning
anxiously (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (anxiously)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: anxiously
- Plural: anxiouslies
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
anxiously await
1/ˈæŋkʃəsli əwˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
wait with worry or anticipation
to wait for something and feel worried or very eager
Exempel
- We anxiously await your decision.
- Residents anxiously awaited updates about the storm.
- She anxiously awaited the exam results.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- The anxiously awaited report was finally released.
- They made the anxiously awaited announcement on Monday.
- Her anxiously awaited reply arrived late at night.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- We waited anxiously for the bus.
watch anxiously
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ ˈæŋkʃəsli/
fixed phrase
watch with worry
to watch and feel worried
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- I watched anxiously from the window.