Is worried the same as concerned?

Not exactly. Worried is stronger and more emotional. Concerned is often more polite and formal.

Can I say 'I am worried about my results'?

Yes, that is natural and common. It clearly means you feel uneasy about the results.

Is worried used in formal writing?

Yes, but it is more common in everyday English. In formal writing, concerned may sound better.

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worried

/ˈwʌr.id/

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adjective

Feeling afraid or uneasy because you think something bad may happen. It can also mean showing this feeling on your face or in your voice.

She looked worried about the exam.
I'm worried something went wrong.
His worried tone made me call back.

Adinary Nuance

Worried is more personal and emotional than concerned. Use concerned in formal or polite situations, especially at work. Use worried when the feeling is stronger and more clearly emotional. It is also closer to everyday speech than anxious, which can sound more serious or medical.

In other languages

Vietnamese: lo lắng
Spanish: preocupado
Chinese: 担心的
Japanese: 心配している
Korean: 걱정하는

Etymology

Worried comes from the verb worry, which became common in English in the 1800s. It is related to Old English words meaning to choke or seize, then later to trouble the mind.

Common phrases

worried aboutworried thata worried lookworried sick

Synonyms

anxious uneasy concerned disturbed

Related words

worry fear stress nervous

Frequently asked questions

Is worried the same as concerned?: Not exactly. Worried is stronger and more emotional. Concerned is often more polite and formal.
Can I say 'I am worried about my results'?: Yes, that is natural and common. It clearly means you feel uneasy about the results.
Is worried used in formal writing?: Yes, but it is more common in everyday English. In formal writing, concerned may sound better.