worry (Meaning)
worry (n)
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
a strong feeling of anxiety
worry (v)
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
be concerned with
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
be on the mind of
lacerate by biting
touch or rub constantly
worry (v. t.)
To harass by pursuit and barking; to attack repeatedly; also, to tear or mangle with the teeth.
To harass or beset with importunity, or with care an anxiety; to vex; to annoy; to torment; to tease; to fret; to trouble; to plague.
To harass with labor; to fatigue.
worry (v. i.)
To feel or express undue care and anxiety; to manifest disquietude or pain; to be fretful; to chafe; as, the child worries; the horse worries.
worry (n.)
A state of undue solicitude; a state of disturbance from care and anxiety; vexation; anxiety; fret; as, to be in a worry.
Synonyms & Antonyms of worry
worry Sentence Examples
- The relentless worry gnawed at his mind, robbing him of peace.
- The uncertainty surrounding the future filled her with an overwhelming worry.
- He couldn't shake the worry that something was amiss.
- Financial concerns caused her to worry incessantly about her family's well-being.
- The slightest sound sent shivers down her spine, triggering a surge of worry.
- The worry about his health made him constantly anxious and sleepless.
- Their relationship was plagued by worry, as they constantly doubted each other's intentions.
- She tried to suppress her worries, but they kept resurfacing like a persistent itch.
- The worry about the unknown filled him with a sense of foreboding.
- Despite his attempts to rationalize his worries, they continued to cloud his judgment.
FAQs About the word worry
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness, a strong feeling of anxiety, be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy, be concerne
fuss, stress, fear,fret, bother, trouble, agonize,sweat, stew, care a hang
accept,accept, endure, take, sustain, tolerate,take, endure, bear, bear
The relentless worry gnawed at his mind, robbing him of peace.
The uncertainty surrounding the future filled her with an overwhelming worry.
He couldn't shake the worry that something was amiss.
Financial concerns caused her to worry incessantly about her family's well-being.
