worried

Verb

• be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
• be concerned with
• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
• be on the mind of
• lacerate by biting
  • "the dog worried his bone"
• touch or rub constantly
  • "The old man worried his beads"
• simple past and past participle of worry

Adjective Satellite

• afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
  • "worried parents"
  • "a worried frown"
  • "one last worried check of the sleeping children"
• mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
  • "not used to a city and worried about small things"

Adj

• Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

Adjective

• Feeling or showing anxiety; troubled or uneasy.

Examples

• She looked worried after her opponent placed a triple-word, triple-letter bomb.
• She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war.

Synonyms

apprehensive, care, concern, disquieted, distressed, disturbed, interest, occupy, upset, vex, worry

Antonyms

reassure

Anagrams of worried