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feel anxious

[fiːl ˈæŋkʃəs]
verb phrase
sentir-se ansioso
1. to experience worry, nervousness, or unease about something uncertain or anticipated
I feel anxious about my job interview tomorrow.
Sinto-me ansioso sobre minha entrevista de emprego amanhã.
2. to have a persistent state of apprehension or dread
She has been feeling anxious ever since she heard the news.
Ela tem se sentido ansiosa desde que ouviu a notícia.
NYC Slang
feeling shook or on edge
Synonyms
feel nervousfeel worriedfeel uneasyfeel apprehensivefeel stressed
Antonyms
feel calmfeel relaxedfeel confidentfeel at easefeel composed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sentir-se ansioso
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
estar ansioso
alternative common form
São Paulo
sentir ansiedade
slightly more formal variant
Portugal
sentir-se ansioso
standard usage, can also use 'estar nervoso'

Related Idioms & Phrases

have butterflies in one's stomach
be a bundle of nerves
have one's nerves on edge
be wound up
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