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unworried

|un-wor-ried|

B2

🇺🇸

/ʌnˈwɜːrid/

🇬🇧

/ʌnˈwʌrɪd/

not anxious

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unworried' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'worried', which comes from Old English 'wyrgan', meaning 'to strangle'.

Historical Evolution

'worried' changed from the Old English word 'wyrgan' and eventually became the modern English word 'worried'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'worried' meant 'to strangle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'anxious or concerned'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not feeling or showing anxiety or concern.

She remained unworried about the upcoming exam.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41