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worried

adj.
US //ˈwɝid// UK //wˈʌɹɪd// wor·ried
  1. 1 anxious or troubled (adj.)
    A2 Elementary

    feeling unhappy and thinking a lot about your problems or things that could go wrong.

    characterised by anxiety or mental unease; feeling troubled about actual or potential difficulties.

    Example

    She was worried about her exam results because the test was very difficult.

    Example

    The manager grew increasingly worried as the deadline approached and the primary contractor had still not delivered the necessary components.

    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.

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