Worried

Pronunciation: /ˈwʌr.id/

Definitions of worried

adjective feeling or showing concern or anxiety about what may happen

Example Sentences

A1 I am worried about my upcoming exam.

A2 She looked worried when she couldn't find her keys.

B1 The company's employees are worried about potential layoffs.

B2 The doctor was worried about the patient's test results.

C1 The politician was worried about the impact of the scandal on his career.

C2 The scientist was worried about the potential consequences of the experiment.

Examples of worried in a Sentence

formal She was worried about the potential impact of the new policy on the company's bottom line.

informal I'm worried that I won't be able to finish my homework in time.

slang Don't be worried about what they think, just do you.

figurative The dark clouds gathered overhead, like worried thoughts crowding her mind.

Grammatical Forms of worried

• past tense: worried
• plural: worrieds
• comparative: more worried
• superlative: most worried
• present tense: worry
• future tense: will worry
• perfect tense: have worried
• continuous tense: is worrying
• singular: worried
• positive degree: worried
• infinitive: to worry
• gerund: worrying
• participle: worried

Origin and Evolution of worried

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'worried' originated from the Old English word 'wyrgan' which meant to strangle or to strangle with the throat. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify mental distress or anxiety.

Evolution of the word: The word 'worried' has evolved from its original meaning of physical constriction to its modern usage to describe mental unease or concern.