as in upset
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
the soldier's father had a worried expression as he listened to the news
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as in feared
to experience concern or anxiety
they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved
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2
as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
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Recent Examples of worried
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Republicans were worried about it before.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
Malia Mendez, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
At the time, disability law experts worried that if successful, the lawsuit could topple one of the legal cornerstones of disability rights in the United States.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 2 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Those who were worried that Disney’s purchase of Fox would lead to the Disneyfication of the Predator franchise might find plenty to concern them early on in Badlands.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Republicans were worried about it before.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Lina Jeong, for one, isn’t worried that Snoopy’s star will fade.
—Malia Mendez, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
At the time, disability law experts worried that if successful, the lawsuit could topple one of the legal cornerstones of disability rights in the United States.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worried
Adjective
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The Tigers, previously 0-9 all-time at Rupp Arena, took advantage of a struggling Kentucky Wildcats squad for a 73-68 upset win.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The automaker spent much of the year undoing decisions made by the previous CEO, Carlos Tavares, who resigned at the end of 2024, as stakeholders in the company — from dealers to union rank and file — were upset with him and unhappy with his leadership.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Diosdado Cabello Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s Interior Minister, is one of the most powerful and feared figures in the country’s ruling elite, known for his hardline ideology and deep influence over the country’s security apparatus.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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One time while covering the political upheaval in Venezuela, my cameraman and I were detained for four hours in the hot sun by Venezuela’s feared secret police, the Sebin.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These changes have left Israelis alarmed, according to the survey.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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Don’t be alarmed when the vinegar reacts with the baking soda.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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But now there's a new robo-tech in town, and my Roadie 3 is looking very nervous indeed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The state’s changes to the rates chafed some local districts’ officials, including fire districts that fretted about affording equipment and firefighters as risks from wildfires loomed large year-round.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Recent college grads in particular felt the pinch, and economic policymakers fretted about slowing labor growth.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Where camellia bud drop is concerned, Nuccio says this can result either from lack of water or moisture resting on the buds, which can be especially problematic on the coast.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the cold temperatures sweep through the South this winter, you may be concerned about bundling up and the beauty mistakes that could be ruining your skin.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The self-laceration is done on Damon Albarn Time, though, as Idles’ usual anxious guitar rave-ups are slowed and stripped here to a skipping, reggae-ish crawl, as synths squeak in the background and Albarn offers support via his forever-distant, disembodied backing vocals.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, Meghan’s anxious about it.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Orange Is the New Black alum stressed the importance of trans and non-binary representation in the mainstream theater world.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Airlines expect limited disruptions this weekend and stressed that international flights are not expected to be affected.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Worried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worried. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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