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Main Entry: agog
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: enthralled

Synonyms:

anxious, avid, breathless, eager, enthusiastic, excited, expectant, impatient, in suspense, on tenterhooks
Main Entry: expectant
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: anticipating

Synonyms:

alert, anticipative, anxious, apprehensive, awaiting, breathless, eager, expecting, hopeful, hoping, in suspense, looking for, on edge, on tenterhooks, prepared, raring, ready, vigilant, waiting, waiting on, watchful, with bated breath
Main Entry: ill at ease
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: not feeling at ease

Synonyms:

anxious, apprehensive, awkward, discomfited, disquieted, disturbed, doubtful, edgy, faltering, fidgety, hesitant, insecure, nervous, nervous, on edge, on edge, on pins and needles, on pins and needles, on tenterhooks, out of place, restless, self-conscious, shy, suspicious, tense, uncomfortable, uncomfortable, uneasy, unrelaxed, unsettled, unsure

Antonyms:

at ease, comfortable, content
Main Entry: ill (at ease)
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: uncomfortable

Synonyms:

anxious, awkward, discomfited, disquieted, disturbed, doubtful, edgy, faltering, fidgety, hesitant, nervous, on edge, on tenterhooks, restless, self-conscious, suspicious, tense, uneasy, unrelaxed, unsettled, unsure

Antonyms:

at ease, comfortable
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