WORRIED
/ˈwʌɹid/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, verb
Definition of WORRIED
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."
To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
"Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
"Your tone of voice worries me."
To harass; to irritate or distress.
"The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors."
Examples of WORRIED in a Sentence
- "She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war."
- "Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."
- "Your tone of voice worries me."
- "The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors."
Word Details
Is WORRIED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WORRIED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WORRIED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for WORRIED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | o | r | r | i | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WORRIED
75 words from the letters in WORRIED
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How to Use WORRIED in Word Games
WORRIED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since WORRIED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WORRIED to find 75 additional valid words.