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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And yet, the U.S. tourism industry is worried.

From Salon

“So just in that aspect, I’m very worried about it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some locals are worried about radioactive waste, and more military personnel could put pressure on the housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal

"In fish and chips, certainly, we're worried about losing a generation."

From BBC

"I'm not worried, whatever we end up wearing I think we're in with a great shout of bringing some medals home."

From BBC