Worrying Definition & Meaning
worrying
- adjective
- causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time"
- noun
- the act of harassing someone
- the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes; "vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw"
"Worrying" in song lyrics
See how worrying is used in real songs:
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"But life is like John Howard, too short to waste time worrying"
Hilltop Hoods — Tomorrow Will Do -
"And even though we stopped worrying,"
Prince Paul f/ Sean Lennon, Father Guido Sarducci + more — Sunshine -
"how to stop worrying"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with worrying
Usage tips for "worrying"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "worrying" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for worrying to find words that pair well.
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- What does worrying mean?
- causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time" the act of harassing someone the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes; "vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw"
- What part of speech is worrying?
- Worrying is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does worrying have?
- Worrying has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).