At Does Anxious Mean?

1 : characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some contingency : worried anxious parents. 2 : characterized by, resulting from, or causing anxiety : worrying They spent an anxious night. 3 : ardently or earnestly wishing She was anxious to learn more.

What does anxious mean in a good way?

adjective. full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; apprehensive: Her parents were anxious about her poor health. earnestly desirous; eager (usually followed by an infinitive or for): anxious to please;anxious for our happiness.

Should I use anxious or eager?

Anxious/Eager – The distinction is worth preserving. To be anxious about something is to be worried or uneasy about it. To be eager is keenly to desire something.