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seem anxious
[/siːm ˈæŋʃəs/]
verb phrase
parecer ansioso/a
1.
to appear or give the impression of being worried, nervous, or uneasy
She seems anxious about the upcoming exam.
Ela parece ansiosa com relação ao exame próximo.
2.
to have the appearance of being eager or impatient
He seems anxious to leave the party early.
Ele parece ansioso para sair cedo da festa.
Synonyms
appear anxious
look anxious
appear worried
appear nervous
seem uneasy
Antonyms
seem calm
appear relaxed
seem composed
look peaceful
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
parecer ansioso/a
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
parecer ansioso/a
common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
parecer ansioso/a
standard usage with regional accent patterns
Portugal
parecer ansioso/a
formal Portuguese equivalent; sometimes 'parecer preocupado/a' for worried anxiety
Related Idioms & Phrases
on pins and needles
on edge
wound up
estar com os nervos à flor da pele
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