anxiously
gb/ˈæŋkʃəsli/ us/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
B2
Kiingereza
aggódva, izgatottan, idegesen
B2
1
aggódva
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I am waiting anxiously for my results.
Aggódva várom az eredményeimet.
She looked anxiously at her phone.
Aggódva nézett a telefonjára.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use it where only “carefully” is meant; “anxiously” implies worry or nervousness.
Maana
in a worried, nervous way
Miunganiko ya maneno
wait anxiously
|look anxiously
|watch anxiously
|glance anxiously
|ask anxiously
|wonder anxiously
|listen anxiously
|check anxiously
|smile anxiously
|anxiously at the door
Visawe
nervously (Emphasizes nervousness rather than worry.)
|
worriedly (Directly highlights worry; often sounds slightly more literal.)
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apprehensively (More formal; suggests fear about what may happen.)
Vinyume
calmly (Without worry or nervousness.)
|
confidently (With self-assurance rather than anxiety.)
Mada
emotions
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
in a worried or nervous way
In a way that shows worry or nervousness about what might happen.
B2
2
izgatottan
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I anxiously await your reply.
Izgatottan várom a válaszát.
She anxiously expected an email.
Izgatottan várt egy e-mailt.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may treat it as purely positive like “excitedly”; it usually includes tension or concern.
Maana
with eager anticipation
Miunganiko ya maneno
anxiously await
|anxiously anticipate
|anxiously expect
|anxiously hope
|anxiously await news
|anxiously await a reply
|anxiously await the results
|anxiously await confirmation
Visawe
eagerly (More positive and energetic; less worried than “anxiously”.)
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expectantly (Focuses on expectation rather than nervous tension.)
Vinyume
indifferently (Without interest or strong feeling.)
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patiently (Calmly waiting without agitation.)
Mada
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
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
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He paced anxiously in the hall.
Idegesen járkált fel-alá a folyosón.
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t use it for neutral physical actions unless the context clearly shows worry (e.g., “walk anxiously” sounds odd without context).
Maana
showing unease through actions
Miunganiko ya maneno
pace anxiously
|fidget anxiously
|shift anxiously
|scan anxiously
|glance anxiously around
|anxiously wring (one's) hands
|anxiously bite (one's) lip
Visawe
restlessly (Focuses on inability to stay still; may not always imply worry.)
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tensely (Emphasizes tension; can be physical or emotional.)
Vinyume
relaxedly (Showing ease and lack of tension.)
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composedly (Calm and self-controlled in appearance.)
Mada
emotions
|body_language
Ufafanuzi
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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
anxiously
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
US/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
Silabi na mkazo
anxiously (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (anxiously)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: anxiously
- Plural: anxiouslies
Familia ya neno
Semi
anxiously await
1/ˈæŋkʃəsli əwˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
wait with worry or anticipation
to wait for something and feel worried or very eager
Mifano
- We anxiously await your decision.
- Residents anxiously awaited updates about the storm.
- She anxiously awaited the exam results.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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
Mifano
- The anxiously awaited report was finally released.
- They made the anxiously awaited announcement on Monday.
- Her anxiously awaited reply arrived late at night.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We waited anxiously for the bus.
watch anxiously
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ ˈæŋkʃəsli/
fixed phrase
watch with worry
to watch and feel worried
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I watched anxiously from the window.