Anxious
Example: She feels anxious before presenting her work
Definition
"Anxious" describes a feeling of unease, worry, or nervousness about an upcoming event or uncertain outcome, such as when someone feels anxious before presenting their work. It often involves anticipation of potential problems or danger.
Etymology
The word "anxious" comes from the Latin word anxius, meaning 'troubled in mind' or 'uneasy.' It is related to angere, which means 'to choke or strangle,' reflecting the tight, uncomfortable feeling anxiety can produce. Did you know? The root also gave rise to the word 'anguish,' highlighting the deep distress linked to anxiety.
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"Anxious" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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