worried

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling distressed, anxious, or troubled.

  - "I'm worried about my exam results."
  - "She looked worried when she heard the news."

• Verb

  To cause anxiety or concern.

  - "The news worried her."
  - "His actions worried the team."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

fret

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with worried
admitted , committed , forgiven , given , mitten , pitted , sitten , written

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Homophones

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1. Worried (en) : Adjective: Feeling distressed, anxious, or troubled. Verb: To cause anxiety or concern.
   

2. Worrier (en) : A person who is excessively anxious or concerned.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of worried that leads to same result
worried , worried sick , worriedly , worrier , worriers , worries , worry , worrying , worried at , worries at , worry at , worrying at

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Forms

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worries, worrying, worrier, worrisome

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Etymology

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Old English wyrgan; akin to wergan to torment.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'worried' appears approximately 1,200 times in English literature.

2. In the 16th century, 'worried' was used to describe someone who tormented or harassed another person.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

2. Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

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Culture

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The word 'worried' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict various emotions and situations. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan expresses his worry about the potential consequences of his actions. In music, the term is often used in song titles and lyrics to convey feelings of anxiety and distress.

How to Memorize "worried"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'worried' with feelings of anxiety, stress, and unease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'worried' as 'Worries Require Instant Action'.

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