worked up (Meaning)

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worked up (s)

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

The lawyer was worked up about the upcoming trial, pacing anxiously around the courtroom.
After hours of intense exercise, my muscles were worked up and aching.
The news of the accident had her worked up and frantic with worry.
The students were worked up with excitement as they prepared for the school play.
The manager was worked up about the looming deadline, barking orders to his team.
The crowd was worked up and chanting slogans during the political rally.
The athlete was worked up and full of adrenaline before the start of the race.
The teacher was worked up and frustrated with the class's unruly behavior.
The angry customer was worked up and demanded to speak to the manager.
The detectives were worked up and determined to solve the baffling crime.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

wrought (up), angry, enraged, displeased, cheesed off, steaming, fuming, angered, livid, riled

gratified, delighted, satisfied, pleased, gratified, thankful, thankful,satisfied, delighted, pleased

The lawyer was worked up about the upcoming trial, pacing anxiously around the courtroom.

After hours of intense exercise, my muscles were worked up and aching.

The news of the accident had her worked up and frantic with worry.

The students were worked up with excitement as they prepared for the school play.