What is Worried?
A repetitive and concerned focus on potential problems or negative outcomes. It tends to involve mental rehearsal of what could go wrong. Worry is exhausting when chronic, but in small doses can motivate practical problem-solving.
When you might feel worried
Worried is a specific form of nervous, which itself is a type of fear. You might experience this feeling in situations where fear is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define worried.