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Definition worried in British English

worried adjective

adjective
/ˈwʌrid/
1

unhappy because you are thinking about your problems or about bad things that could happen

Example

Everyone was very worried when John didn't show up.

Example

Harris is worried that the guns may be used against the police.

Example

We are very worried about our future.

Example

We got really worried when she didn't come home for dinner.

Synonyms and related words
worried nervous upset
1.1

used about the expression on people's faces

Example

a worried look/glance/frown

Synonyms and related words
absent appealing beatific
Definition worried in British English