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worried

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwɝid/ · UK /ˈwʌrid/

worried means: Feeling unhappy or afraid because you think something bad has happened or might happen.

adjective

FEELING ANXIOUSA2

Feeling unhappy or afraid because you think something bad has happened or might happen.

  • You look worried.
  • He's worried about losing his job.
  • Were you worried that I wouldn't come?

How to use it: worried about someone/something (I'm worried about my son's health.); worried that + clause (She was worried that she would miss the bus.)

Similar words: anxious, concerned, uneasy

Opposites: relaxed, unconcerned

Common phrases: worried about something, look worried, worried that

Questions about worried

What does worried mean?

Feeling unhappy or afraid because you think something bad has happened or might happen.

What is worried in other languages?

Türkçe: endişeli · Español: preocupado · Français: inquiet · Deutsch: besorgt · Italiano: preoccupato · 日本語: 心配な

How do you pronounce worried?

In American English /ˈwɝid/; in British English /ˈwʌrid/.

How do you use worried in a sentence?

You look worried. He's worried about losing his job.

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