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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She was worried about the quality of life she would have by then.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In fact, he’s worried that if gas prices go much higher, it might put him out of business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Treasury bond market is getting increasingly worried about inflation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Many investors and others are worried that a bubble is forming and may burst in artificial intelligence-related stocks and spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’m just very observant. And I was worried about you.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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