more worried

ADJECTIVE

anxious, troubled

Synonyms

STRONG

bothered clutched concerned distracted distressed disturbed frightened perturbed tense tormented upset

WEAK

afraid apprehensive beside oneself distraught fearful fretful hung up ill at ease nervous on edge on pins and needles overwrought solicitous uneasy uptight worried stiff

Antonyms

STRONG

calm comforted happy relaxed uncaring undisturbed untroubled unworried

Example Sentences

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The graves, and the potential discovery of more, worried Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Investors have grown more worried over Big Tech’s astronomical spending levels on AI.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

"It's not the biggest thing for me," said Scott Richards, 27, out walking his dog along the river in Pontypridd, adding that he was more worried about money and taxes.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

He said he was more worried about his “Big and Bold” new immigration plan.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

They were still very happy although Johnny was getting more and more worried as the time wore on.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith