anxious *** anx·ious adj

anxious *** anx·ious adj
['æŋkʃəs]
1) (worried) preoccupato (-a), ansioso (-a), in ansia, inquieto (-a)

I'm very anxious about you — sono molto preoccupato or in pensiero per te

with an anxious glance — con uno sguardo pieno d'ansia

2) (causing worry: moment) angoscioso (-a)
3)

(eager) anxious for sth/to do sth — impaziente di qc/di fare qc

I am anxious that she should do it — ci tengo moltissimo che lo faccia

he is anxious for success — ha un grande desiderio di successo

I'm not very anxious to go — ho poca voglia di andarci


English-Italian dictionary. 2013.

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