Anxious and Peaceful

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Anxious adjective - Marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings.

Usage example: the whole crowd seemed to make an anxious gasp as the home team almost fumbled the ball

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Peaceful is an antonym for anxious in topics: eager, worried.

Nearby Words: anxiety, anxiously

Peaceful adjective - Free from emotional or mental agitation.

Usage example: the patient is peaceful and resting comfortably

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Anxious is an antonym for peaceful.

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