worried Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
worry.
- I worry about my job
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verb be concerned with
worry; care.
- I worry about my grades
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verb disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
vex; worry.
- I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
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verb be on the mind of
occupy; worry; interest; concern.
- I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
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verb lacerate by biting
worry.
- the dog worried his bone
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verb touch or rub constantly
worry.
- The old man worried his beads
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adjective satellite afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
distressed; disturbed; upset; disquieted.
- too upset to say anything
- spent many disquieted moments
- distressed about her son's leaving home
- lapsed into disturbed sleep
- worried parents
- a worried frown
- one last worried check of the sleeping children
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adjective satellite mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
apprehensive.
- apprehensive about her job
- not used to a city and worried about small things
- felt apprehensive about the consequences