English · Emotions & Feelings
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.