worried
word · lemma: worry
/ˈwɝid/
WUR-id
/wˈʌɹɪd/
WUH-rid
Definition
Feeling anxious or uneasy because you think something bad may happen. Often used about people who are concerned about problems or upcoming events.
Usage & Nuances
'Worried' is common in everyday conversation. Typical collocations include 'worried about', 'worried that', or 'look worried'. Don't confuse with 'afraid' (fear) or 'anxious' (stronger, more medical). Often describes temporary feelings.
Spanish: preocupado - inquietoPortuguese (BR): preocupado - ansiosoPortuguese (PT): preocupado - ansiosoChinese (Simplified): 担心的 - 担忧的Chinese (Traditional): 擔心的 - 擔憂的Hindi: चिंतित - फिक्रमंदArabic: قلق - متوتّرBengali: চিন্তিত - উদ্বিগ্নRussian: взволнованный - обеспокоенныйJapanese: 心配しているVietnamese: lo lắngKorean: 걱정하는Turkish: endişeliUrdu: پریشان - فکرمندIndonesian: khawatir - cemas
Example Sentences
Don't be worried. Everything will be fine.
basic
I'm worried about my exam tomorrow.
basic
She looked worried when she got the phone call.
basic
He sounded really worried on the phone last night.
natural
My mom gets worried if I don't call her.
natural
You look a bit worried today. Is everything okay?
natural