worried
worried is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, worried is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofworried
- Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
Example: "She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war."
- To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
Example: "Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."
- Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
Example: "Your tone of voice worries me."
- To harass; to irritate or distress.
Example: "The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors."
- To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
Example: "Your dog’s been worrying sheep again."
- To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
- To strangle.
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