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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Are you worried about getting home in time to catch the start of the Dodgers’ game?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Midway through a conversation about claims Lord Mandelson could be rejected by Trump due to his ties to the EU, the peer said: "I am getting very worried about Chagos".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Now he’s worried that if he doesn’t find the right ways to lower fertilizer and other farming input costs, his bottom line will suffer again.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

And some investors are worried that it might be a bridge too far.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The group of supporters, including Capron, Willets, and the Posts, worried that by booking such a large space, they’d be stuck with a rental bill they couldn’t cover.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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