🇬🇧🇨🇳 anxious - 焦虑的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "anxious" ("焦虑的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

When you feel anxious, you feel worried, nervous, or scared inside because you think something bad or embarrassing might happen, even if it hasn’t happened yet.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I was anxious about my haircut, especially when the barber said, “Oops,” and then whistled very loudly.

I got anxious when Mom said, “We need to talk,” and then walked away in dramatic slow motion.

I was anxious that my pants would rip in gym class, so I tested them by doing five practice squats in the bathroom.

I felt anxious sending a text to my crush, especially when autocorrect changed “hi” to “I eat crayons.”

Scientists say even dogs can feel anxious, which explains why mine hides under the bed whenever I say, “Bath time!”

A little girl sits by a big door. She feels anxious, hands on her lap. She is anxious when the door stays closed. The boy next to her looks anxious, and the teacher is anxious too. The door opens. She is not anxious now; she laughs and runs in with a big smile.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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