Anxious vs Concerned vs Nervous vs Troubled vs Uneasy vs Worried

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Anxious

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

Concerned

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 adjective

Nervous

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 adjective

Troubled

Top 2000 (comum) C1 adjective

Uneasy

Top 5000 (bastante comum) C1 adjective

Worried

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 adjective

	Anxious	Concerned	Nervous	Troubled	Uneasy	Worried
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kənˈsɜːnd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kənˈsɜːrnd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈnɜːvəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈnɜːrvəs/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈtrʌbld/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈtrʌbld/"]/	🇬🇧 //ʌnˈiːzi// 🇺🇸 //ʌnˈizi//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌrid/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɜːrid/"]/
Significado	Preocupado ou nervoso com alguma coisa. Worried or nervous about something.	preocupado(a) ou ansioso(a) com algo worried or anxious about something	Sentindo-se preocupado ou ansioso Feeling worried or anxious	com problemas ou dificuldades having problems or difficulties	Sentir-se desconfortável ou preocupado. Feeling uncomfortable or worried.	Sentindo ansiedade ou preocupação com algo. Feeling anxious or concerned about something.
Exemplo	She felt anxious about the upcoming exam.	She was very concerned about the upcoming exam results.	She felt nervous before her speech in front of the class.	She looked into his troubled face.	She felt uneasy about the upcoming interview.	She is worried about her exam results.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 5000 (bastante comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B2	A2	C1	C1	A2
Classe gramatical	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective
Colocações	appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, for	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, by, be, especially, particularly, specifically, with	appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, of, appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, of	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, by, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, by	feel uneasy, uneasy silence, uneasy situation	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, worried sick
Antônimos	calm, relaxed, composed	unconcerned, indifferent, carefree	calm, relaxed, confident	untroubled, content, calm	calm, comfortable, at ease	calm, untroubled, carefree
Erros comuns	Confusing 'anxious' with 'eager', which means excited or looking forward to something., Using 'anxious' without a preposition; it should be 'anxious about' or 'anxious for'., Thinking 'anxious' always means worry, not recognizing it can imply a strong desire in certain contexts.	Confused with 'concerning' which means 'about', Using 'concerned' when feeling indifferent, Using the wrong preposition, e.g., saying 'concerned for' instead of 'concerned about'	Confusing with 'excited' as they can feel similar., Using 'nervous' when meaning 'angry'., Saying 'nervous for' instead of 'nervous about'.	Confusing with 'trouble' as a verb or noun., Using it to describe things that are not serious, like a minor inconvenience., Mistakenly thinking it only refers to emotional issues.	Confused with 'easy' - they have opposite meanings., Using 'uneasy' to describe physical discomfort instead of emotional or mental states., Incorrectly using it in a humorous context.	'Worried of' instead of 'worried about', Confusing 'worried' with 'worriedly' (the adverb form), 'Worry' as a noun instead of using the adjective 'worried'
Notas de uso	Usado quando se sente nervoso ou inquieto sobre uma situação. Geralmente apropriado em contextos formais e informais, mas em ambientes muito casuais, alguns podem usar 'preocupado' em vez disso. Used when feeling nervous or uneasy about a situation. Generally appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but in very casual settings, some might use 'worried' instead.	Use 'preocupado(a)' em contextos onde você quer expressar preocupação ou cuidado com a situação de alguém. É apropriado tanto na comunicação falada quanto escrita. Evite usá-lo em contextos excessivamente casuais onde uma linguagem menos formal pode ser mais adequada. Use 'concerned' in contexts where you want to express worry or care for someone's situation. It is appropriate in both spoken and written communication. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where less formal language might be more suitable.	Usado para descrever um sentimento de ansiedade; comum tanto na linguagem falada quanto na escrita. Evite em situações excessivamente relaxadas onde vocabulário menos formal é adequado. Used to describe a feeling of anxiety; common in both spoken and written English. Avoid in overly relaxed situations where less formal vocabulary is suitable.	Use 'troubled' para descrever pessoas ou situações que enfrentam problemas. Evite usá-lo em contextos muito casuais, pois pode soar pesado ou sério. Use 'troubled' to describe people or situations facing issues. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts, as it can sound heavy or serious.	Use 'uneasy' para descrever sentimentos de desconforto ou ansiedade. Geralmente não é adequado para conversas casuais. Confie no contexto para determinar sua adequação. Use 'uneasy' to describe feelings of discomfort or anxiety. It's not usually suitable for casual conversation. Rely on context to determine its appropriateness.	Use 'preocupado(a)' em situações de preocupação ou ansiedade. É adequado tanto para contextos casuais quanto mais sérios. Evite usá-lo em textos excessivamente formais. Use 'worried' in situations of concern or anxiety. It's suitable for both casual and more serious contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Veja em clipes reais

Sherlock › S1 E1

As ever, I'm concerned about you.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

where that's concerned.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

That money, as far as we're both concerned, that belongs to you.

Sherlock › S1 E1

As ever, I'm concerned about you.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

where that's concerned.

Concerned

I thought you were gonna be cool. Now, when you yell at me, it makes me nervous.

Nervous

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

Elizabeth Harmon surveys a troubled future."

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

I'm not troubled with a wealth of options, am I?

The Pitt › S1 E1

He's not a bad kid, but I'm afraid he's troubled,

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

Elizabeth Harmon surveys a troubled future."

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

I'm not troubled with a wealth of options, am I?

Troubled

Perguntas frequentes: Anxious vs Concerned vs Nervous vs Troubled vs Uneasy vs Worried

Qual é a diferença entre Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried?

Anxious: Worried or nervous about something. Concerned: worried or anxious about something Nervous: Feeling worried or anxious Troubled: having problems or difficulties Uneasy: Feeling uncomfortable or worried. Worried: Feeling anxious or concerned about something.

Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Anxious: B2, Concerned: B2, Nervous: A2, Troubled: C1, Uneasy: C1, Worried: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried?

Anxious: adjective, Concerned: adjective, Nervous: adjective, Troubled: adjective, Uneasy: adjective, Worried: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Anxious: She felt anxious about the upcoming exam. Concerned: She was very concerned about the upcoming exam results. Nervous: She felt nervous before her speech in front of the class. Troubled: She looked into his troubled face. Uneasy: She felt uneasy about the upcoming interview. Worried: She is worried about her exam results.

Posso usar Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.