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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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She was worried about the quality of life she would have by then.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Cooke added that he is “actually really worried about Amanda.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Many investors and others are worried that a bubble is forming and may burst in artificial intelligence-related stocks and spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She adds that she’s not worried her boys will balk at the idea.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The simulation technician rushed forward, all fluttery hands and big worried eyes as he tried untangling me from the costly machinery before my temper could do any real damage.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.