wor·ried | \ ˈwər-ēd 
, ˈwə-rēd \
, ˈwə-rēd \Definition of worried
: mentally troubled or concerned : feeling or showing concern or anxiety about what is happening or might happen
worried parents a worried frown I'm not too worried about the weather. He was worried sick. [=extremely worried] But the technological intrusion of prenatal testing leaves expectant parents more worried than reassured.— Ronni Sandroff There was an ominous and worried expression on their faces.— Jack London … his mother was so worried she sent for the doctor.— E. B. White
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Synonyms & Antonyms for worried
Synonyms
- aflutter,
- antsy,
- anxious,
- atwitter,
- dithery,
- edgy,
- goosey,
- het up,
- hinky
- [slang],
- hung up,
- ill at ease,
- insecure,
- jittery,
- jumpy,
- nervous,
- nervy,
- perturbed,
- queasy
- (also queazy),
- tense,
- troubled,
- uneasy,
- unquiet,
- upset,
- uptight
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worried
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of worried
: feeling or showing fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen
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The first known use of worried was in 1624
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