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I felt worried about the storm warning.
What does Worried mean?
Worried means concerned that something may go wrong.
Dictionary definition
Feeling troubled or concerned about possible trouble or a bad result.
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Worried in a sentence
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She was worried but asked for help.
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Worried thoughts can shrink when you make a clear plan.
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What does worried mean?
The correct meaning is: Worried means concerned that something may go wrong.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to worried?
Concerned is close in meaning to worried in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for worried?
Calm contrasts with worried in this dictionary entry.
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Worried
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WordWorried.
Partadjective.
MeaningWorried means concerned that something may go wrong.
ExampleExample: I felt worried about the storm warning.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- wur · eed
- Strongest beat
- wur
- Ending
- eed
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wur.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
calmUse when worry is low and feelings are steady.
reassuredUse when concern has eased.
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Word family
Worried word family
Base word
worried
noun
worry
A feeling of concern about possible problems.
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Hint for students
Worried means concerned that something may go wrong.
Common mix-up
Worried means concerned that something may go wrong. It is different from careful planning.
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Write one sentence that shows worried without using the word worried. Then underline clue words that show concerned that something may go wrong. Example: She was worried but asked for help. Clue words: asked, help Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show concerned that something may go wrong?
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