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WORRIED

(adj.sat, adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Worried.

How to pronounce worried:

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Worried - as an adjective satellite

Afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

Example: "Too upset to say anything"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disquieteddistresseddisturbedupset

Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

Example: "Apprehensive about her job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehensive

Worried - as an adjective

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

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

Worried - as a verb

To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

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

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

Example: "Your tone of voice worries me."

To harass; to irritate or distress.

Example: "The president was worried into military action by persistent advisors."

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

Example: "Your dog’s been worrying sheep again."

To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.

To strangle.

Example Sentences

"He looked worried when he couldn't find his keys."
"I am worried about my upcoming exams."
"She is always worried about what others think of her."
"The worried parents waited anxiously for news of their missing child."
"I was worried that I would miss my flight because of the traffic."
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Word Game Points

Is WORRIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, worried is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WORRIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is WORRIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, worried is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WORRIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WORRIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, worried is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WORRIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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