Synonyms for Worried & Similar Words
Definition of worried
- adjective
- afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief; "too upset to say anything"; "spent many disquieted moments"; "distressed about her son's leaving home"; "lapsed into disturbed sleep"; "worried parents"; "a worried frown"; "one last worried check of the sleeping children"
- mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc; "apprehensive about her job"; "not used to a city and worried about small things"; "felt apprehensive about the consequences"
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Writing tips for "worried"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like distressed, disturbed, troubled can replace "worried" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Worried" in song lyrics
See how worried is used in real songs:
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"Never hurry, bullets flurry, got my own mother worried"
Children of the Corn (Killah Cam'Ron, Bloodshed) — Biscuits and Bangers -
"I'm so glad I got my own I aint worried"
Da Entourage — Bunny Hop -
"But I never look worried"
DM & Jemini — Ghetto Pop Life
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