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Worried

/ˈwʌrid/
Feeling anxious or concerned about a possible event or problem.

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Examples:

I am worried about my exam tomorrow.She looked worried after the phone call.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from Old English wyrgan meaning to strangle. Developed into Middle English worien, initially conveying notions of physical distress before evolving into its current emotional sense.

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