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worriedly

/ˈwɜːr.ɪd.li/
wor · ried · ly
Adjective:worried
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows anxiety, unease, or concern about actual or potential problems.

Example

"She glanced worriedly at the darkening sky as the hikers prepared to cross the ridge."

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• Rhymes for worriedly

• Nearby Words

wormy
worn
worried
worriedly
worrier
worrisome
worrisomely

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'worried' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base verb 'worry' stems from Old English 'wyrgan' (to strangle), which gradually shifted from physical seizing by the throat to mental distress and anxiety.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Worriedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/worriedly
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