Worry

/ˈwɒɹi/

The meaning and definition of Worry, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
    “Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.”
  2. Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
    “Your tone of voice worries me.”
noun
  1. An instance or cause of such a feeling.
    “My main worry is that I'll miss the train.”
  2. A strong feeling of anxiety.
    “I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms fret

Origin

From Old English wyrġan.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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