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Anxious about something vs Anxious for something

anxious about somethinguneasy about smth.; disturbed about what may happen:

  • And then, all the time you were so worried and anxious about the food and the serving.

anxious for somethingwishing smth. very much; eager to get or obtain smth.:

  • An incredible silence reigned among the people, anxious for the event, and lost in suspense.