Worried
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.
Explore Worried on the Interactive Wheel
Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore worried and discover related emotions.
Open Emotion & Feeling WheelRelated Emotions
A heavy and anticipatory fear about something terrible that feels certain or ine...
An acute and overwhelming sense of embarrassment and shame, often in front of ot...
A state of unease and worry about future events or uncertain outcomes that may o...
The painful feeling of not being enough — not skilled, worthy, or capable enough...
A sense of being lesser than others in value, ability, or worth. It often stems ...
An extreme and uncontrollable emotional state where fear or distress overwhelms ...