worried
gb/wˈɚid/ us/wˈɚid/
A2
Anglais
~ 2800
Sens
0 sens
adjective
A2
state
1
feeling anxious about the future
Feeling unhappy or nervous because you think something bad might happen.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is worried about [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'worried' with 'worrying'. 'Worried' describes a person feeling concern; 'worrying' describes something that causes concern.
Synonymes
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'.)
Antonymes
relaxed (Describes a calm state without anxiety.)
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unconcerned (Shows no interest or worry about a situation.)
Collocations
deeply worried
|worried sick
|worried about
|look worried
|become worried
Thèmes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She looked worried when she heard the news.
- I'm worried about my exam tomorrow.
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I am worried about my test.
- She looks worried today.
- He is worried about his job.
- We are worried about the weather.
- My parents are worried about me.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
worried
API
GB/wˈɚid/
US/wˈɚid/
Syllabes et accentuation
wor - ried (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (wor)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: worried
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- I was worried sick when you didn’t call.
- She’s worried sick about her son’s health.