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worried

/ˈwʌrid/

[/ˈwʌrid/]

anxious about something

Beginneradjective

Definition

Feeling anxious or troubled about something that might happen.

Example

I'm worried about my exam results.

I'm worried about my exam results.

Etymology

From 'worry', from Old English 'wyrgan' (to strangle), later 'to trouble'.

How & Where It’s Used

Very common everyday feeling word.

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