Definitions
- Describing a situation or problem that is capable of causing worry or concern. - Referring to a person or thing that is susceptible to worry or anxiety. - Talking about an issue or circumstance that can lead to stress or unease.
- Describing a situation or problem that causes worry or concern. - Referring to a person who is experiencing anxiety or unease. - Talking about an issue or circumstance that is causing stress or fear.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to feelings of concern or unease.
- 2Both words describe situations or circumstances that can cause stress or anxiety.
- 3Both words can be used to refer to people who are prone to worry or anxiety.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Worriable is an adjective, while worrying can be an adjective or a verb.
- 2Usage: Worriable is less commonly used than worrying in everyday language.
- 3Focus: Worriable emphasizes the potential for worry or concern, while worrying focuses on the actual experience of anxiety or unease.
- 4Connotation: Worriable is neutral in tone, while worrying can have a negative connotation.
- 5Intensity: Worrying may imply a higher level of anxiety or stress than worriable.
Remember this!
While both worriable and worrying relate to feelings of concern or unease, they differ in form, usage, focus, connotation, and intensity. Worriable is an adjective that describes a situation or problem that is capable of causing worry, while worrying can be an adjective or a verb that describes the actual experience of anxiety or unease. Worriable is less commonly used than worrying and has a neutral tone, while worrying can have a negative connotation and imply a higher level of stress or anxiety.
