worried
adjective
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, dithery, edgy, het up, hung up, ill at ease, insecure, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, queasy (also queazy), tense, troubled, uneasy, unquiet, upset, uptight
Antonyms
calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed
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