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anxious/eager

Careful writers distinguish between anxious, meaning "uneasy," and eager, meaning "enthusiastic, having a keen interest."


Weak

We were anxious to meet and congratulate her.

Improved

We were eager to meet and congratulate her.

Acceptable

He was anxious about the results of the examination, fearing that he had not done well.


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