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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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The company said it worried that releasing it now could cause widespread disruptions online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A 43-year-old woman living in Tehran and undergoing treatment for breast cancer said she worried what intensified attacks on infrastructure could mean for her healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Some on Wall Street are worried that software capabilities will be replaced by improved models released by companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

“Are you worried that if you don’t get your beauty rest you won’t be Luc’s favorite anymore?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse