Worry Definition & Meaning

worry
noun
  1. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry"
  2. a strong feeling of anxiety; "his worry over the prospect of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills"; "he wanted to die and end his troubles"
verb
  1. be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job"
  2. be concerned with; "I worry about my grades"
  3. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
  4. be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
  5. lacerate by biting; "the dog worried his bone"
  6. touch or rub constantly; "The old man worried his beads"

Synonyms for worry

brood noun

the young of an animal cared for at one time think moodily or anxiously about something hang over, as of something

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care noun

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required

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concern noun

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

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distress noun

psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused him great distress" a state of adversity (danger or affliction

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dwell verb

think moodily or anxiously about something originate (in)

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headache noun

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern

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interest noun

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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mind noun

that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered

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occupy verb

keep busy with; "She busies herself with her butterfly collection" live (in a certain place)

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trouble noun

a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?" an angry disturbance

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"Worry" in song lyrics

See how worry is used in real songs:

  • "Gonna stimulate this party, so don't you worry"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
  • "Here we got a beef, so I think you better worry"
    Above the Law — Apocalypse Now
  • "But yo it ain't really no need to worry"
    Akrobatik f/ Little Brother — Be Prepared

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Frequently asked questions

What does worry mean?
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry" a strong feeling of anxiety; "his worry over the prospect of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills"; "he wanted to die and end his troubles" be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job" be concerned with; "I worry about my grades" disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
What part of speech is worry?
Worry is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does worry have?
Worry has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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