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Worried
/ˈwʌɹid/
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
📖 Definitions of "Worried"
- 1
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
"She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war."
- 1
To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
"Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."
- 2
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
"Your tone of voice worries me."
- 3
To harass; to irritate or distress.
"The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors."
- 4
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
"Your dog’s been worrying sheep again."
🔄 Synonyms of "Worried"
5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| distressed | Anxious or uneasy. |
| troubled | Anxious, worried, careworn. |
| disquieted | Uneasy; uncomfortable. |
| upsetverb | (of a person, predicative only) Angry, distressed, or unhappy |
| disturbed | Having been altered or changed. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Worried"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| distressed | Anxious or uneasy. |
| troubled | Anxious, worried, careworn. |
| upsetverb | (uncountable) Disturbance or disruption. |
| disturbed | Having been altered or changed. |
| disquietedverb | Uneasy; uncomfortable. |
| fearverb | (uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat. |
| scarynoun | (now chiefly informal) Causing fear or anxiety |
| alarming | Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening. |
| spookedverb | A little scared; worried by a feeling or event. Describing the unsettling feeling there being another unknown ghostly presence. |
| apprehensivenoun | Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant. |
| frightening | Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary. |
| restless | Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving. |
| worrisome | Causing worry; perturbing or vexing. |
| anxious | Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown. |
| fearedverb | Regarded with fear, respect, or reverence. |
| terrifiedverb | Extremely frightened. |
| frightened | Afraid; suffering from fear. |
| disturbing | Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling. |
| panic-stricken | Very frightened, and unable to react sensibly because of panic. |
| scaredverb | Feeling fear; afraid, frightened. |
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