worried
/ˈwʌɹid/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nghĩ về những điều không vui đã xảy ra hoặc có thể xảy ra; cảm thấy sợ hãi và không hạnh phúc
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Adjective
Examples
She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “worried” mean?
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
Is “worried” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.