# worried

/ˈwɝid/ (US) · /wˈʌɹɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/worried
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. anxious or troubled

adjective · CEFR A2

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

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

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

## 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.

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