Learn how to use the comparative “more anxious” and superlative “most anxious” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “anxious”?

The comparative form of “anxious” is “more anxious”.

Example

Waiting for the test results is more anxious than taking the test.

Example

Speaking in front of a large audience is more anxious than speaking in a small group.

What is the superlative form of “anxious”?

The superlative form of “anxious” is “most anxious”.

Example

Among all the interviews, the job interview was the most anxious I've ever been.

Example

The waiting period before the surgery was the most anxious time of my life.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "anxious" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more anxious" and "most anxious" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of anxiety or unease.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Anxious" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more anxious”

more worried

Used to describe a higher level of concern or unease.

Example

I am more worried about the upcoming deadline.

more nervous

Used to indicate a higher level of anxiety or apprehension.

Example

Public speaking makes me more nervous than anything else.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most anxious”

most worried

Used to describe the highest level of concern or unease.

Example

The news made me the most worried I have ever been.

most nervous

Used to indicate the highest level of anxiety or apprehension.

Example

The final exam was the most nervous I have ever felt.

Using than with comparative “more anxious”

When using the comparative form "more anxious" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Waiting for the test results is more anxious than taking the test." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of anxiety in "waiting for the test results" is higher than the level of anxiety in "taking the test."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more anxious” and “most anxious” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Situations

  The suspenseful movie was more anxious than I expected.

  The suspenseful movie was more anxious than I expected.

• 2. Events

  The wedding day was the most anxious day of my life.

  The wedding day was the most anxious day of my life.

• 3. Experiences

  The first day of school was more anxious than I anticipated.

  The first day of school was more anxious than I anticipated.

• 4. Challenges

  The difficult task was the most anxious I've ever faced.

  The difficult task was the most anxious I've ever faced.

Related idioms and phrases

On edge

Feeling nervous, tense, or anxious.

Example

I've been on edge ever since I heard the news.

Bite one's nails

To be anxious, nervous, or worried about something.

Example

I always bite my nails when I'm waiting for important news.