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worried

adj.
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈwɝid// UK //wˈʌɹɪd// wor·ried General-service

adj. feeling unhappy or nervous because you are thinking about problems or unpleasant things that might happen. You feel this way when you are not sure if everything will be okay.

adj. feeling anxiety or concern about potential problems or past events. Often followed by a prepositional phrase or a 'that' clause to specify the source of the anxiety.


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.

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Commonly followed by the preposition 'about' or a 'that' clause.

Pitfall

I am very worrying about the test.I am very worried about the test.Learners often confuse the -ed adjective (how you feel) with the -ing adjective (the thing that causes the feeling).

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