Anxious means?

1. eager
2. worried/troubled
3. heedless
4. negligent

“Anxious” means experiencing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with uncertain outcome. It can also describe eager desire (“anxious to please”), though this usage sometimes carries underlying concern. The word describes emotional states ranging from mild apprehension to severe distress. Understanding this term helps express emotional experiences accurately, distinguishing between healthy concern and problematic anxiety in personal and professional communication.