worried-eyed
|wor/ried-eyed|
B2
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/ˈwɜːrid aɪd/
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/ˈwʌrɪd aɪd/
anxious appearance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'worried-eyed' originates from the combination of 'worried,' which comes from Old English 'wyrgan,' meaning 'to strangle,' and 'eye,' from Old English 'ēage,' meaning 'eye.'
Historical Evolution
'worried' evolved from the Old English 'wyrgan' to Middle English 'worien,' eventually becoming 'worried' in modern English. 'Eye' has remained relatively unchanged from Old English 'ēage.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'worried' meant 'to strangle,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to be anxious or concerned.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an expression or appearance that shows worry or concern.
She looked at him with worried-eyed concern.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 00:00