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perplexed: to be confused about something.
example: When I went to the coat closet I was perplexed to see that my coat not hanging where I remembering leaving it.

anxious: a state of feeling nervous and worried about something usually something that has not happened yet.
example: I felt anxious just before I opened my report card and saw that I did just fine in all the subjects.

outcome: a result of something that is said or done.
example:  I was not surprised that the outcome of eating all the cookies was a stomachache.

apprehensive:  to worry  that something bad will happen although it  has not yet happened.
example:  I was apprehensive to open my report card because I thought I got a bad grade on math.

example:  I tried to allay my sisters fears that she would not remember the dance steps in her ballet recite.

optimistic:  to feel hopeful and believe that things will turn out to be good or favorable.
Example: When it was my turn at bat, I felt optimistic that I would get on base.