Usage Entry 506 / 1011 60-second read

Eager vs. Anxious

Looking forward versus worried.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

I’m anxious for the holidays.

✓ Correct

I’m eager for the holidays.

The ruleii

EAGER = excited. ANXIOUS = worried.

Use EAGER for positive anticipation. Use ANXIOUS when there is real worry involved.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

ANXIOUS = anxiety."

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