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worried

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːr.id]

Word

Learn how to use worried in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(adjective) feeling anxious or concerned about something. When you're worried, it means you're thinking a lot about something that makes you feel uneasy or scared.

Example

She was worried about her test but studied hard to feel better.

Example

He was not worried at all; he felt completely relaxed before the game.

Example

Are you worried about what might happen tomorrow?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to cause someone to feel anxious or concerned. It's like when someone else makes you feel nervous or scared about something happening.

Example

The news about the storm worried her, so she prepared in advance.

Example

The teacher's calm voice did not worry the students during the fire drill.

Example

Did the movie worry you at all with its scary parts?

How to pronounce worried

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔːr.id]

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