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

Derived Forms

• ˈworriedly, adverb

Other Words From

• worried·ly adverb
• un·worried adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of worried¹

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

Example Sentences

President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter dismayed many political figures, including Democratic elected officials, who said they worried that the protection offered to the president’s child could undermine faith in the criminal justice system.

From Los Angeles Times

Her family became worried after she landed at LAX and sent them cryptic text messages, suggesting that someone was trying to steal her money and identity.

From Los Angeles Times

They were worried that, still facing significant surgery, the news would be too much for her.

From BBC

One poll suggests that although 64 percent of Americans say they’re at least “somewhat worried” about climate change, less than half of those report they are “very worried.”

From Salon

"I had the best camp I could - I was worried about what Sunny could do to me," Yafai told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC