worried

2 definitions • 6 examples

unhappy because you are thinking about problems or unpleasant things that might happen:

She was sitting behind her desk with a worried expression/look on her face.

They don't seem particularly worried about the situation.

You had me worried (= you made me feel anxious) back there - I thought for a second that you wouldn't be able to stop in time.

He was worried sick (= extremely worried) when he heard that there had been an accident.

anxious because you're thinking about problems or other unpleasant things that are happening or may happen:

We were very worried when he did not answer his phone.

She had a worried look on her face.