How to Use "Worried" with Example Sentences

worried (adj): thinking about bad things that have happened or may happen and feeling unhappy or afraid about them

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Used with verbs:

"She is worried about her mother."
(be: is/am/are, seems, looks)

"I became worried when they didn't arrive on time."
(became, got, started to get)

Used with adverbs:

"He is very worried about his future."
(very, extremely, fairly, deeply, desperately, seriously, terribly)

"She became increasingly worried with every hour that passed by."
(increasingly)

"He was a little worried that he may be late for the interview."
(a little, slightly)

"He was clearly worried when the bride did not show up."
(clearly, obviously)

Used with prepositions:

"I am worried about you."
(about, for)