worried

[wur-eed, wuhr-]

adjective

1. having or characterized by worry; concerned; anxious.

   Their worried parents called the police.

2. indicating, expressing, or attended by worry.

   worried looks.

worried

/ ˈwʌrɪd /

adjective

1. feeling uneasy about a situation or thing; anxious

Other Word Forms

• worriedly adverb
• unworried adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of worried¹

First recorded in 1550–60; worry + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Jamie Dimon, who leads America's largest bank, said he was "far more worried than others" about a serious market correction, which he said could come in the next six months to two years.

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However, teachers also reported concerns that AI could negatively affect pupils' skills while some were worried about plagiarism and inappropriate use of the technology.

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Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board isn’t fully funded or staffed, as is now the case — a situation that has worried some locals and environmental groups.

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One of the Eagles’ Wings organizers reassured the group that it was “the Israeli action activity in Gaza. It’s nothing to be worried about.”

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The bill drew strong opposition from teacher unions, faculty groups, Muslim organizations and liberal groups who worried about the suppression of discussion about current events in the Middle East.

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