B1 — Intermediateadjective
ansioso
anxious, eager, nervous
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
preoccupatoagitatoinquietotesonervoso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tranquilloserenocalmorilassatopacato
Usage note
'Ansioso di' + infinitive means eager to do something. 'Ansioso per' + noun means anxious about something. 'Inquieto' suggests restlessness.
Example
"Sono ansioso di sapere i risultati dell'esame."
"I am eager to know the exam results."
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