worried Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
    worry.
    • I worry about my job
  2. verb be concerned with
    worry; care.
    • I worry about my grades
  3. 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
  4. verb be on the mind of
    occupy; worry; interest; concern.
    • I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
  5. verb lacerate by biting
    worry.
    • the dog worried his bone
  6. verb touch or rub constantly
    worry.
    • The old man worried his beads
  7. 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
  8. 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

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