English · Emotions & Feelings
worried
ˈwʌrid
[ˈwʌrid]
feeling anxious about something
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling troubled or uneasy about a possible problem.
Example
She looked worried about her sick mother.
She looked worried about her sick mother.
Etymology
From 'worry', from Old English 'wyrgan' meaning 'to strangle', later 'to harass'.
How & Where It’s Used
A very common everyday word for mild anxiety.