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worried

UK
/ˈwʌr.ɪd/
US
/ˈwɝː.id/
worried about
worried about
worried over
worried over

Translations

worriedadjective
more worried
Comp.
most worried
Super.
UK
/ˈwʌr.ɪd/
US
/ˈwɝː.id/
inquietSe dit d’une inquiétude, d’une anxiété ou d’une préoccupation face à un problème possible.
She looked worried when she heard the news about the storm approaching.
Elle avait l’air inquiète lorsqu’elle a entendu la nouvelle de l’arrivée de la tempête.
préoccupéEmployé quand l’idée dominante est la préoccupation mentale face à une situation.
He seemed worried about his daughter's health.
Il semblait préoccupé par la santé de sa fille.
Additional translations
angoisséNuance plus forte, indiquant une anxiété marquée.
Synonyms
anxious
concerned
troubled
uneasy
distressed
apprehensive
nervous
agitated
Antonyms
calm
unconcerned
relaxed
worryverb

worried

Past Simple

worried
Past Simple
worried
Past Participle
worrying
Gerund
UK
/ˈwʌri/
US
/ˈwɜːri/
s'inquiéterS'emploie avec la préposition « de » ou « pour ».
She tends to worry about her children's safety when they are out late.
Elle a tendance à s'inquiéter pour la sécurité de ses enfants quand ils rentrent tard.
The news of the storm worried the residents of the coastal town.
La nouvelle de la tempête a inquiété les habitants de la ville côtière.
Additional translations
harcelerPour le sens « importuner sans cesse », notamment avec des animaux.
tripoterPour le geste nerveux de manipuler quelque chose sans arrêt.
mordillerPour le comportement des animaux qui mordent ou rongent quelque chose de façon répétée.
Synonyms
concern
trouble
disturb
agitate
fret
unease
disquiet
bother
Antonyms
calm
reassure
comfort

Definitions

worriedadjective
Feeling or showing concern or anxiety about a potential problem or situation.
She looked worried when she heard the news about the storm approaching.
worryverb
To feel or express anxiety or concern about something.
She tends to worry about her children's safety when they are out late.
To cause someone to feel anxious or concerned.
The news of the storm worried the residents of the coastal town.
To harass or bother persistently.
The dog would worry the sheep by chasing them around the field.
To touch, twist, or handle something repeatedly in a nervous or restless manner.
She worried the chain of her necklace while waiting for the interview to begin.
Of an animal, to bite, tug at, or gnaw something repeatedly.
The puppy happily worried the old slipper until it was in tatters.
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