worried

adjective
UK: /ˈwʌrid/
US: /ˈwɜːrid/

  1. Anxious or concerned about actual or potential problems.

    1. I am worried about my test results coming out tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. She seemed worried that she wouldn't finish the project on time despite working hard. [ ] [ ]

  2. Feeling uneasy and troubled; showing distress or anxiety.

    1. He looked worried when he heard the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The worried expression on her face revealed her deep concern for her family. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

anxious concerned apprehensive uneasy troubled distressed
worried verb

  1. To feel or show anxiety and concern about actual or potential problems.

    1. Don't worry, everything will be fine. [ ] [ ]
    2. I worry about my parents because they are getting older and live far away. [ ] [ ]

  2. To bother or trouble someone; to cause someone to feel anxious.

    1. The dog worried the sheep in the field. [ ] [ ]
    2. The constant delays worried the project manager, making it hard to focus. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "worried" in English means: Anxious or concerned about actual or potential problems., Feeling uneasy and troubled; showing distress or anxiety..

The phonetic transcription of "worried" is /ˈwʌrid/ in British English and /ˈwɜːrid/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "worried": anxious, concerned, apprehensive, uneasy, troubled, distressed.

Example usage of "worried": "I am worried about my test results coming out tomorrow.". More examples on the page.