Worrying

/ˈwɜːriɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

present participle of worry; to feel anxious or concerned about something.

She is worrying about her upcoming exams.

to cause anxiety or concern.

The news of the missing person is worrying the entire community.

adjective

causing anxiety or concern.

The worrying situation at the factory needs immediate attention.

related to the act of worrying.

His worrying thoughts kept him up all night.

Derived from the verb 'worry', which comes from Old English 'wyrgan' meaning 'to strangle' or 'to choke'.

worry wart

a person who tends to worry excessively

don't worry

an expression meant to reassure someone

worry about nothing

to be anxious for no good reason

worry

a state of mental distress or agitation due to concern

anxiety

a feeling of worry or nervousness

stress

mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances

freaking out

She's freaking out about the exam tomorrow.

stressing

He's stressing over the job interview.