What is "worry" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "worry": something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈwʌɹi/, /ˈwɝi/

Meaning of "worry": be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈwʌɹi/, /ˈwɝi/

Meaning of "worry": a strong feeling of anxiety

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈwʌɹi/, /ˈwɝi/

Meaning of "worry": be concerned with

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈwʌɹi/, /ˈwɝi/

Meaning of "worry": disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈwʌɹi/, /ˈwɝi/

Meaning of "worry": be on the mind of

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈwʌɹi/, /ˈwɝi/

Meaning of "worry": lacerate by biting

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈwʌɹi/, /ˈwɝi/

Meaning of "worry": touch or rub constantly

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈwʌɹi/, /ˈwɝi/

Synonyms:

pain, apprehension, uncertainty, misgiving, doubt, uneasiness, misery, woe, fear, headache, anguish, problem, concern, heartache, annoyance, disturbance, distress, torture, disquiet, trial, plague, pest, irritation, perplexity, torment, care, vexation, presentiment, nag, bad news, worriment, annoy, depress, disturb, unsettle, perturb, bother, upset, irritate, try, plague, trouble, fret, distress, afflict, beleaguer, agonize, importune, beset, torment, brood, pester, disquiet, goad, vex, hector, attack, tantalize, persecute, test, bedevil, needle, torture, writhe, wrong, stew, aggrieve, wince, bug, chafe, tease, tear, ail, harass, despair, harry, hassle, oppress, go for, take on, dun, concern oneself, feel uneasy, gnaw at, have qualms, sweat out, bite ones nails,

Antonyms:

happiness, joy, calmness, unconcern, calm, advantage, contentment, comfort, cheer, pleasure, certainty, sureness, confidence, trust, peace, reassurance, aid, soothe, comfort, appease, calm, pacify, delight, assist, reassure, make happy, please, order, help, support, not worry,