worried
gb/wˈɚid/ us/wˈɚid/
A2
English
~ 2800
aggódik, aggódó, nyugtalan
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is worried about [something]
She looked worried when she heard the news.
Aggódónak tűnt, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
I'm worried about my exam tomorrow.
Aggódom a holnapi vizsgám miatt.
He seemed worried that we might miss the train.
They were worried for their safety during the storm.
We’re all worried about her health.
Learner examples
I am worried about my test.
Aggódom a dolgozatom miatt.
She looks worried today.
Ma aggódónak tűnik.
He is worried about his job.
We are worried about the weather.
My parents are worried about me.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'worried' with 'worrying'. 'Worried' describes a person feeling concern; 'worrying' describes something that causes concern.
Meaning
feeling anxious about the future
Collocations
deeply worried
|worried sick
|worried about
|look worried
|become worried
Synonyms
anxious (Often interchangeable, but 'anxious' can also mean 'eager' in some contexts.)
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concerned (Slightly more formal; can sound less intense than 'worried'.)
Antonyms
relaxed (Describes a calm state without anxiety.)
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unconcerned (Shows no interest or worry about a situation.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Feeling unhappy or nervous because you think something bad might happen.
Feeling anxious, uneasy, or concerned about something unpleasant or dangerous that may happen.
Grammar
Dictionary form
worried
IPA
GB/wˈɚid/
US/wˈɚid/
Syllables & stress
wor - ried (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (wor)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: worried
Word family
Core family
worry
verb A2
worrying
adjective
Related words
worrier
noun
worriedly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unworried
adjective
Advanced or less common
worrisome
adjective
worryingly
adverb
Expressions
nothing to worry about
1/nˈʌθɪŋ tə wˈɚi əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
no reason for concern
There is no problem or danger, so you should not feel anxious.
Examples
- The doctor said it’s nothing to worry about.
- It’s just a small scratch—nothing to worry about.
stop worrying
1/stˈɑp wˈɚiɪŋ/
fixed phrase
cease feeling anxious
To not feel anxious anymore or to try not to feel that way.
Examples
- Stop worrying, everything will be fine.
- You need to stop worrying and get some sleep.
worried sick
1/wˈɚid sˈɪk/
idiom
informal
extremely anxious or upset
Feeling very, very anxious or upset because you think something bad might happen.
Examples
- I was worried sick when you didn’t come home last night.
- She’s been worried sick about her missing cat.
worried sick
2/wˈɚid sˈɪk/
idiom
extremely anxious about someone or something
Very worried about someone or something.
Examples
- I was worried sick when you didn’t call.
- She’s worried sick about her son’s health.