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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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And they worried about losing income while they stayed home from work to care for their kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Kate and Jaclyn, were you worried it might not work?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

She said: "He'd gotten very ill recently and everyone was so worried about him. It affected his eyesight, but he was getting better. He was a visual person."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Nvidia shares fell on Thursday, as investors worried about the stability of the U.S.-Iran truce.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Then, in a slightly strained tone: “Should I be worried that a similar sort of accident may befall me?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows