Synonyms for

Worried

Verb / ˈwɜ:i:d / Another word for worried — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems

Synonyms & similar words

care interest upset worry occupy disquieted distressed reassure disturbed vex apprehensive concern anxious concerned nervous uneasy apprehensive bothered distressed fretful fearful panicked scared stressed troubled perturbed agitated unhappy restless unsettled uncomfortable disquieted

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehensive concerned anxious disquieted

Informal

stressed bugged freaked out on edge antsy

Literary

troubled vexed disquieted

Antonyms

calm relaxed carefree unconcerned peaceful confident assured

Common collocations

  • worried sick
  • worried about
  • deeply worried
  • terribly worried
  • visibly worried
  • increasingly worried
  • a worried look

Word family

noun worry
verb worry
adjective worried
adverb worriedly

Usage note

While 'worried' and 'anxious' are often used interchangeably, 'anxious' can sometimes imply a more profound or generalized sense of unease.

Example sentences

  1. I am worried about my sick grandma.
  2. He worried about forgetting his lines in the school play.
  3. She worried about getting lost in the city.
  4. The mother was worried about her child's safety.
  5. The students were worried about the upcoming test.

Quotes

  • I'm a worrier. I worry about everything. - Julia Roberts
  • Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow. - Swedish Proverb
  • Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. - Leo Buscaglia

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