anxious
Example Sentences
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It may take several months or longer, he said. before prices ease significantly enough to give anxious Americans more confidence in their own financial well-being, not to mention the broader economy.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
"We know that this is a very anxious moment," he told reporters.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Maron’s been the king of anxious discourse for decades.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Homer said that Nix had not appeared to be anxious when she arrived at the station for an initial police interview in November 2022.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
I guess the mood I’m practicing is anxious.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing anxious
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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