worriedly
Definition
Adverb: - In a manner that shows worry, anxiety, or concern. It describes how an action is performed with a troubled or uneasy state of mind.
Usage
The adverb "worriedly" is used to modify a verb, describing that the action is done while feeling or expressing worry. It typically comes after the verb it modifies or at the end of a clause.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Position in a sentence: "Worriedly" can sometimes be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, though this is less common.
- Worriedly, she checked her phone for messages every few minutes.
Variants and Related Words
- Worried (adjective): Anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
- She had a worried expression.
- Worry (verb/noun): (v) To feel anxious or troubled. (n) A state of anxiety or a problem.
- Don't worry about the details. (verb)
- Financial worries kept him awake. (noun)
- Worrying (adjective): Causing anxiety or concern.
- The worrying trend continued for months.
Synonyms
- Anxiously: In a manner showing worry or nervousness.
- Uneasily: In a restless or uncomfortable manner.
- Apprehensively: In a fearful or anxious manner about the future.
Antonyms
- Calmly: In a peaceful and untroubled manner.
- Confidently: In a self-assured and certain manner.
- Unconcernedly: In a manner showing a lack of worry.
Adverb
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in a worried manner
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`I wonder what to do,' she said worriedly
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he paused worriedly before calling the bank
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