A rare or archaic adjective meaning deeply worried, filled with worry, or troubled to the point of distraction.
From 'be-' (causative/intensive prefix) + 'worried' (past participle of worry, from Old English 'wyrgan,' meaning to strangle or choke; later used metaphorically for mental distress). The 'be-' prefix intensifies the state of being worried, creating an adjective meaning extremely or thoroughly worried.
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