adjective

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

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

verb

1. To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

   “Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.”

2. Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.

   “Your tone of voice worries me.”

3. To harass; to irritate or distress.

   “The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.”

Synonyms: fret