Definitions and Examples of concern, worry, anxiety
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A feeling of worry or anxiety about something.
Example
She expressed her concern about the safety of the new building.
To feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
Example
He tends to worry about things that are beyond his control.
A feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.
Example
Her anxiety about the upcoming exam made it hard for her to sleep.
Key Differences: concern vs worry vs anxiety
- 1Concern is a noun that describes a feeling of worry or anxiety about something.
- 2Worry is a verb that describes the act of feeling anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
- 3Anxiety is a noun that describes a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.
Effective Usage of concern, worry, anxiety
- 1Expressing Emotions: Use these antonyms to express different levels of worry or concern in conversations.
- 2Describing Characters: Use these antonyms to describe characters in stories or narratives.
- 3Talking about Health: Use these antonyms to discuss mental health issues and concerns.
Remember this!
The antonyms of insouciance are concern, worry, and anxiety. These antonyms convey different levels of worry or concern. Use them to express emotions, describe characters, and talk about mental health issues and concerns.