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worried
/ˈwʌrid/
anxious or troubled about something
She looked worried about her exam results.
She appeared anxious or troubled about her exam results.
informal
feeling anxious or troubled about something
He was worried about his job security.
He felt anxious about the stability of his job.
Don't worry about the small details.
Don't be troubled by minor issues.
Commonly used to express concern or anxiety about a situation or person.
Collocations
worried aboutconcerned about a specific issueworried sickextremely anxious or distressed
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Worried' is often used to describe a state of mild to moderate anxiety about a situation or person.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use 'worried' to express concern or anxiety, but avoid overusing it in formal contexts where 'concerned' might be more appropriate.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'woryed,' past participle of 'worien,' meaning to trouble or vex.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe a state of mild to moderate anxiety. Can be used as an adjective or in the phrase 'worry about.'
Word Breakdown
worry
to feel anxious or troubled
root-ed
past participle suffix indicating a state
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