worried
Full of apprehension
Worried describes a state of anxious concern about something uncertain or potentially bad: I'm worried about the test results, She gave me a worried look.
The feeling ranges from mild unease to consuming anxiety.
To be worried sick is to be extremely anxious.
Something that has you worried troubles your mind: What's got you so worried?
Troubled by uncertainty
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
- uneasyTroubled, not calm
- concernedFeeling worry or interest
tense · fretful · jittery · edgy · agitated · restless · perturbed · troubled
Disapproving facial expression
- pacingRate of movement
- nail-bitingExtremely tense or anxious
- sleeplessUnable to drift off
- haggardExhausted in appearance
drawn · pale · fidgeting · wide-eyed · hollow-eyed · careworn · wan
Feeling worry or interest
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- protectiveServing to guard
- solicitousAnxiously eager to please
attentive · caring · mindful · overprotective · hovering · helicopter · doting · maternal
Overwhelmed by pressure
- overburdenedCarrying more than manageable
- swampedOverwhelmed beyond capacity
- frazzledMentally and physically depleted
- strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
pressured · overworked · exhausted · harried · careworn · haggard · frantic · distraught
Fearful of future events
- dreadingAnticipating with apprehension
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- pessimisticExpecting negative outcomes
fatalistic · gloomy · ominous · premonition · misgiving · presentiment · watchful · wary
Experiencing dread or worry
- fearfulFull of fright
- scaredFeeling fear or alarm
- frightenedExperiencing sudden fear
- alarmedFeeling sudden fear
panicky · terrified · dreading · spooked · paranoid · phobic · petrified · horrified
Uncertain of truth
- unsureLacking confidence or certainty
- hesitantSlow to act
- uncertainNot firmly known
- indecisiveUnable to make choices
second-guessing · wavering · torn · conflicted · ambivalent · questioning · skeptical · unconvinced
anxious
Troubled by uncertainty
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
- uneasyTroubled, not calm
concerned · tense · fretful · jittery · edgy · agitated · restless · perturbed · troubled · distressed
frown
Disapproving facial expression
- pacingRate of movement
- nail-bitingExtremely tense or anxious
- sleeplessUnable to drift off
haggard · drawn · pale · fidgeting · wide-eyed · hollow-eyed · careworn · wan
concerned
Feeling worry or interest
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- protectiveServing to guard
solicitous · attentive · caring · mindful · overprotective · hovering · helicopter · doting · maternal · paternal
stressed
Overwhelmed by pressure
- overburdenedCarrying more than manageable
- swampedOverwhelmed beyond capacity
- frazzledMentally and physically depleted
strained · pressured · overworked · exhausted · harried · careworn · haggard · frantic · distraught · overcome
apprehensive
Fearful of future events
- dreadingAnticipating with apprehension
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
pessimistic · fatalistic · gloomy · ominous · premonition · misgiving · presentiment · watchful · wary · vigilant
afraid
Experiencing dread or worry
- fearfulFull of fright
- scaredFeeling fear or alarm
- frightenedExperiencing sudden fear
alarmed · panicky · terrified · dreading · spooked · paranoid · phobic · petrified · horrified · aghast
doubtful
Uncertain of truth
indecisive · second-guessing · wavering · torn · conflicted · ambivalent · questioning · skeptical · unconvinced · dubious
- moodshappy, sad, angry, anxious, excited
- Emojissmile, smiley face, grin, heart emoji, grinning
- uneasyanxious, nervous, jittery, edgy, tense
- scary feelingsterrified, frightening, dreadful, creepiness, goosebumps
- emotionsjoy, anger, fear, sadness, love
- overwhelmedstressed, overwhelmed, stressed out, burnt out, burned out
worriedcarefree
Free from anxiety
unworried · unconcerned · calm · relaxed · tranquil
worriedconfident
Sure of oneself
assured · self-assured · self-confident · sure · certain
- no worriesCasual dismissal of concern
- worried sickIntensely anxious to illness
- be worriedExperience anxious concern
- no worries mate