unworried

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˌʌnˈwɜːrɪd/

KK: /ʌnˈwɜːrɪd/

adjective

Definition

Not feeling any concern or anxiety about something.

Example

She was unworried about the exam results because she had studied hard.

Conversation

I saw that you seemed really unworried about the exam today.

Yeah, I just felt prepared this time around.

That's awesome! I wish I could be as unworried as you are in these situations.

You will be! Just keep studying and you'll get there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

carefree

untroubled

relaxed

Antonyms

worried

anxious

troubled

Root Explanation

Unworried → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "worried" (from Old English "wyrgan", meaning to strangle or to cause distress). The word "unworried" means not feeling distress or anxiety.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') feeling 'distress' ('worried') — that's why unworried means you are free from worry.

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