adj
worried
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adj
1
Feeling anxious or afraid because of something that has happened, or might happen.
"She looked worried after missing three calls from the hospital."
"I'm worried about him — he hasn't answered a text all day."
How to Use Worried
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUneasy or afraid because you keep thinking about a problem.
Common pairings
worried about
worried sick
worried look
Word Forms
more worried comparative, most worried superlative
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She looked _____ after missing three calls from the hospital.