Worried Definition & Meaning - Adjective

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Examples

Synonyms worried American [wur-eed, wuhr-] / ˈwɜr id, ˈwʌr- /

adjective

1. having or characterized by worry; concerned; anxious.

   Their worried parents called the police.

2. indicating, expressing, or attended by worry.

   worried looks.

worried British / ˈwʌrɪd /

adjective

1. feeling uneasy about a situation or thing; anxious

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Other Word Forms

• unworried adjective
• worriedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of worried

First recorded in 1550–60; worry + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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The vet is worried about the new policy: "We will have meetings every month, where one of the area teams will ask you how many blood tests, X-rays and ultrasounds you're doing."

From BBC

Kallo says he is worried about “potential oversupply” as competitors announce additions to production capacity.

From Barron's

The first wave of customers will probably have to be very patient and not that worried about privacy with human operators remotely controlling it when the bot gets confused.

From BBC

"We were a bit worried about our batting and I'm glad we addressed that today," said Wanindu Hasaranga, who walked away with both Player of the Match and Player of the Series honours.

From Barron's

“We are not worried about the activities” in the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

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