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anxious

CEFR: B1

Feeling persistent worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Synonyms

apprehensive
solicitous
fretful

Common Collocations

anxious about
anxious moments
grow anxious

Example Sentence

Students frequently experience anxious thoughts prior to high-stakes standardized examinations.

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