worried

Definition for worried

adjective as in anxious, troubled

Strong matches

bothered, clutched, concerned, distracted, distressed, disturbed, frightened, perturbed, tense, tormented, upset

Weak matches

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

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He said he was "worried" about the attack's impact on the area, adding: "Let's hope an idiot doesn't spoil what we've got here and we all live peacefully."

From BBC

Some driver advocates have worried the law may not be strong enough to ensure that drivers can reach a fair contract.

From Los Angeles Times

This California voter is worried about the widespread impact of the shutdown on everyday Americans.

From BBC

He’s apparently still so worried about the case that he’s trying to put up costly roadblocks against someone who has only a chance of getting the information released.

From Salon

Even then, I worried that mine was a fickle nature.

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