Word adjective
worried
adj.
US /ˈwɝid/ UK /wˈʌɹɪd/ wor·ried
Definition
- 01 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.
Simple“She was worried about her exam results because the test was very difficult.”
In context“The manager grew increasingly worried as the deadline approached and the primary contractor had still not delivered the necessary components.”
UsageCommonly followed by the preposition 'about' before a noun or 'that' before a clause.
PitfallI 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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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
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