Worked up Meaning in English
expression · lemma: work up
ˈwɝkt/ /ˈəp
WURKT-UP
wˈɜːkt/ /ˈʌp
WURKT-UP
Definition
Feeling very upset, angry, anxious, or excited, especially more than a situation might require.
Usage & Nuances
'Worked up' is informal and describes heightened emotional states, often from stress or worry. Common with 'get' or 'be': 'get worked up', 'so worked up'. Not used for physical exertion. Similar to 'upset', but usually more intense.
Spanish: alterado - nerviosoPortuguese (BR): nervoso - agitadoPortuguese (PT): nervoso - agitadoChinese (Simplified): 激动 - 生气Chinese (Traditional): 激動 - 生氣Hindi: बौखलाया हुआ - परेशानArabic: مُستثار - غاضبBengali: উত্তেজিত - অস্থির - খেপে যাওয়াRussian: взволнованный - взбудораженный - на взводеJapanese: 興奮する - 感情的になるVietnamese: kích động - lo lắng - tức giậnKorean: 흥분하다 - 화나다 - 불안해하다Turkish: gergin - telaşlı - sinirliUrdu: پریشان - گھبرا جانا - غصہ میں آ جاناIndonesian: terguncang - cemas - marah
Example Sentences
She gets worked up before every exam.
basic
Don't get worked up about it.
basic
He was really worked up after the argument.
basic
Try not to get too worked up over small problems.
natural
I get worked up whenever people are late.
natural
He tends to get worked up for no reason.
natural