worry
noun
1. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
- it's a major worry
Similar word(s): concern, headache, vexation
Definition categories: thought
2. a strong feeling of anxiety
- his worry over the prospect of being fired
- it is not work but worry that kills
Similar word(s): trouble
Definition categories: feeling, anxiety
Sentences with worry as a noun:
- I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night.
- My main worry is that I'll miss the train.
verb
1. be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
- I worry about my job
Definition categories: emotion
2. be concerned with
- I worry about my grades
Similar word(s): care
Definition categories: emotion, mind
3. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
- I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
Similar word(s): vex
Definition categories: emotion, cark, disorder, disquiet, distract, perturb, trouble, unhinge
4. be on the mind of
- I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
Similar word(s): concern, interest, occupy
Definition categories: stative
5. lacerate by biting
Definition categories: contact, incise
6. touch or rub constantly
Definition categories: contact, rub
Sentences with worry as a verb:
- Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.
- Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.