“I'm anxious to see the results.”
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Anxious vs. Eager
Anxious = worried/nervous. Eager = excited to do something.
The comparisoni
“I'm eager to see the results. I'm anxious about the outcome.”
The ruleii
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ANXIOUS = worried, nervous.
Both involve anticipation, but anxious has a negative tone.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
ANXIOUS = ANX (anxiety). EAGER = EN-GAGED (enthusiastic).