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Definitions

worried

[wur-eed, wuhr-] / ˈwɜr id, ˈwʌr- /
ADJECTIVE
anxious, troubled
Synonyms
STRONG
bothered clutched concerned distracted distressed disturbed frightened perturbed tense tormented upset
WEAK
afraid apprehensive beside oneself distraught fearful fretful hung up ill at ease nervous on edge on pins and needles overwrought solicitous uneasy uptight worried stiff
Antonyms
STRONG
calm comforted happy relaxed uncaring undisturbed untroubled unworried

Example Sentences

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Some U.S. officials said they were worried Iran wouldn’t fully meet Trump’s demands, potentially bringing both Washington and Tehran back to the brink in two weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

If you are worried about your legacy and you don’t feel good about your children receiving nothing, talk to your husband about how you feel and ask if you can both find a solution together.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"I'm very worried, because my grandfather actually had a very serious stroke. I hope I don't have a full stroke before I am seen," he told BBC News.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Morgan Stanley isn’t worried about that potential downturn given the state of data-center spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Fellow lodgers at his New York City boardinghouse worried as the typically cheerful, young Fairbanks grew gloomy and distracted.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock