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anxious Synonyms
Another word for anxious
Choosing another word for anxious depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Usage Example
"She felt increasingly worried as she waited for the medical test results."
Strongest
worried
nervous
apprehensive
uneasy
Strong
restless
fretful
on edge
tense
jittery
distressed
• adjective (Context 2)
Wanting something very much, typically with a degree of unease or impatience.
Usage Example
"The committee is eager to avoid any further delays in the construction schedule."
Strongest
eager
Strong
keen
impatient
desirous
solicitude
intent
• adjective (Context 3)
Characterized by, resulting from, or causing extreme uneasiness and tension.
Usage Example
"The passengers endured several tense hours while the plane was delayed on the tarmac."
Strongest
tense
stressful
Strong
nerve-racking
fraught
troubled
worrying
distressing
Opposites of anxious
The opposite of anxious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
calm
reluctant
peaceful
serene
indifferent
tranquil
relaxing
composed
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Anxious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/anxious