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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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Lawyers for police officers reported numerous calls from clients worried their personnel and medical records were exposed, raising the prospect of more costly litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

And they worried about losing income while they stayed home from work to care for their kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But she kept the two identities separate, telling the New York Times in 2024 that she worried her patients might feel weird about being treated by a best-selling thriller writer.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The cybersecurity sector has been in a slump this year as some on Wall Street are worried about the impacts artificial intelligence will have on it.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Yes?” said Duane meekly, worried that he was about to get another harsh stare.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el