aggódó

Aggódó is a Hungarian adjective meaning "worried" or "anxious." It describes a person or state characterized by concern about potential events or outcomes. It can modify a noun, as in aggódó ember or aggódó szülő, and it can appear in predicative position with a linking verb: A szülő aggódó volt.

Etymology and form: Aggódó is derived from the verb aggódni (to worry) and formed with the present participle suffix -ó to express a sustained emotional state. The adverbial form is aggódva, meaning "worriedly" or "with worry." In Hungarian, adjectives are not gendered and agree with the noun in number and case, e.g., aggódó ember (a worried person) versus aggódó emberek (worried people).

Usage and nuances: The term conveys a specific emotional state of concern rather than fear alone. It can describe people, expressions, or tones that signal worry. Common synonyms include nyugtalan (restless), aggályos (concerned, anxious), or izgatott (excited or anxious in some contexts). Antonyms include nyugodt (calm) or biztos (certain/safe), depending on nuance.

Examples:

- A szülő aggódó volt a gyermekéért. (The parent was worried for the child.)

- Aggódva figyelte a híreket. (He watched the news with worry.)

- Az aggódó kifejezés megnyomta a beszélgetés hangulatát. (The worried expression affected the mood of the conversation.)

Related terms include aggódás (worry, concern) and aggódó állapot (state of worry).