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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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