🔤 Grammar Tip: Are You “Anxious?” Ray Calabrese 7 years ago Spread the loveAnxious: Full of mental distress because of apprehension of danger or misfortune [in effect, seeking to avoid] (We were anxious about the nearby gunshots.) vs. Eager or looking forward to (Until you returned, I was anxious to see you). Inspire others, please share: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Grammar Tip: Watch Out for the Trickster PhraseDateAugust 13, 2019In relation toQuotes🔤 Grammar Tip: Are You Better “Then” or “Than”?DateSeptember 15, 2019In relation toQuotes🔤 Grammar Tip: Discuss What?DateOctober 1, 2019In relation tofiction