Worried

adjective

/ˈwʌɹid/

Word Frequency: 13.8

Definitions

1.adjectiveThinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

"She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war."

2.verbTo be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

"Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."

3.verbDisturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.

"Your tone of voice worries me."

4.verbTo harass; to irritate or distress.

"The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors."

5.verbTo seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

"Your dog’s been worrying sheep again."

6.verbTo touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.

7.verbTo strangle.