Synonyms

worried

American

[wur-eed, wuhr-] / ˈwɜr id, ˈwʌr- /

adjective

having or characterized by worry; concerned; anxious.

Their worried parents called the police.
indicating, expressing, or attended by worry.

worried looks.

worried British

/ ˈwʌrɪd /

adjective

feeling uneasy about a situation or thing; anxious

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Other Word Forms

unworried adjective
worriedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of worried

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

Example Sentences

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Many tourists looking to spend the Easter weekend in north and west Wales cancelled, leaving some worried about the effect it will have on the tourism industry.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

For the first decade of his career, he lived in an apartment and worried about paying for vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

By then, he was worried about his health and his dog Waku, a Belgian Malinois/Akita mix.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But he is worried that the hike in fuel prices will hit customer demand for the classic British meal that was already facing challenges on numerous fronts.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Ma would be worried if I didn’t arrive home right away.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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