Worried

Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːriː/

Worried (verb)

  1. to feel nervous or troubled about something that might happen.
  2. to make someone feel nervous or troubled about something.

Examples

  • She tends to worry about her exams.
  • Many people worry about their health.

Common collocations: worry constantly, worry unnecessarily, worry someone, worry deeply, constant worry

Worried (noun)

  1. a feeling of being nervous or troubled about something.
  2. something that makes you feel nervous or troubled.

Examples

  • Her main worry is the upcoming test.
  • He expressed his worry about the situation.

Synonyms of Worried

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Worried

  • — describing a state of peace or tranquility
  • — to become less tense or anxious