worried — Feeling anxious, troubled, or concerned about actual or potential problems or difficulties.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Feeling anxious, troubled, or concerned about actual or potential problems or difficulties.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɜːrid/
Korean meaning: 걱정하는, 우려하는, 불안한
Korean pronunciation: 워-리드 (강세: 워)
Example Sentences
- My mom gets worried if I don't reply to her texts within 3 minutes.
- I'm worried that my cat is plotting world domination again.
- Students often feel worried before important exams.
worried
ADJECTIVE//ˈwɜːrid//
Feeling anxious, troubled, or concerned about actual or potential problems or difficulties.
Feeling anxious, troubled, or concerned about actual or potential problems or difficulties.
Too worried and hurried, now buried in work!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'wyrgan' meaning 'to strangle or choke.' The meaning evolved from the physical act of choking to the mental feeling of being suffocated by anxiety.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom gets worried if I don't reply to her texts within 3 minutes.”
“I'm worried that my cat is plotting world domination again.”
“Students often feel worried before important exams.”
“She was worried about arriving late for the job interview.”
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