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Definitions

worried

[wur-eed, wuhr-] / ˈwɜr id, ˈwʌr- /
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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Some U.S. officials said they were worried Iran wouldn’t fully meet Trump’s demands, potentially bringing both Washington and Tehran back to the brink in two weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But migrant workers in big cities, many of whom depend on informal networks to buy cooking gas, say they are worried.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

If you are worried about your legacy and you don’t feel good about your children receiving nothing, talk to your husband about how you feel and ask if you can both find a solution together.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

He also worried that economic growth isn’t being equally spread, keeping the “American dream” out of reach for millions of people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When it first happened I was worried that something was wrong and ran forward to attend him.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen