adjective
worried
Feeling anxious about a possible problem.
She looks worried as she waits for the test results.
Etymology
Worry shifted from physical choking or harassment to mental distress. Worried names the anxious state produced by persistent troubling thoughts.
More examples
- I'm worried about paying rent this month.
- He's worried that his dog might be sick.
- The worried parents call the school when the bus is late.
Forms
worried · more worried · most worried
worry verb — To feel anxious about possible problems.