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worried

/ˈwʌɹid/adjective

Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

Example sentence

  • “She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war.”
emotions

Related words

relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.hopefulFeeling hope.joyfulFeeling or causing joy.frustratedFoiled, stopped, disappointed.scaredFeeling fear; afraid, frightened.cheerfulNoticeably happy and optimistic.