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worried

American  
[wur-eed, wuhr-] / ˈwɜr id, ˈwʌr- /

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 British  
/ ˈwʌrɪd /

adjective

  1. feeling uneasy about a situation or thing; anxious

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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Douglas found the conversation dynamic and funny at times, and even noted he and his partner worried Kemper could have been smarter than them.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s at its highest level in about three months, indicating the market is worried about credit, broadly.

From Barron's

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

From Literature

The boy beside her was scowling, caught up in the memories of his own recap, no doubt, but when he saw me his expression changed to one of worried wariness.

From Literature

But if someone tests negative for a cancer, Konety is worried the result may create a false sense of complacency, leading them to avoid traditional screening tests.

From The Wall Street Journal