Word
worried
Phoneticswor·ried, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɝid/
UK/wˈʌɹɪd/
Definition
adj. feeling unhappy and thinking a lot about your problems or things that could go wrong.
adj. characterised by anxiety or mental unease; feeling troubled about actual or potential difficulties.
Examples
“She is worried about her exam results.”
“The parents were worried when their daughter didn't come home on time after the party.”
“Economists are increasingly worried that the sudden rise in interest rates might trigger a period of prolonged stagnation in the housing market.”
Examples
simple
“She is worried about her exam results.”
contextual
“The parents were worried when their daughter didn't come home on time after the party.”
complex
“Economists are increasingly worried that the sudden rise in interest rates might trigger a period of prolonged stagnation in the housing market.”
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'about' before a noun or 'that' before a clause.
Pitfall
I am very worrying about the exam.
I am very worried about the exam.
Use 'worried' to describe how a person feels. Use 'worrying' to describe a situation that causes the feeling.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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