to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems, a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems

bite one's nails with worry, put someone's mind at ease, worried sick

worried sick, not to worry, worried well

Formal and Informal Expressions of worry

In different contexts, you can replace 'worry' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'concern, anxiety' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'freak out, stress out' is a commonplace synonym.

worry: Explore its Definition & Usage

worry Definition

1to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems
2a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems

Using worry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "worry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
I worry about my health.
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Don't worry, everything will be fine.
Example
She's been worrying about her job interview all week.
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He worries too much about what others think.

worry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for worry

Antonyms for worry

Idioms Using worry

bite one's nails with worry
to be very anxious or nervous about something
Example
She was biting her nails with worry while waiting for the test results.
put someone's mind at ease
to make someone feel less worried or anxious
Example
The doctor's reassurance put her mind at ease about the surgery.
worried sick
extremely anxious or worried
Example
She was worried sick about her son's safety.

Phrases with worry

worried sick
extremely anxious or worried
Example
She was worried sick about her son's safety.
not to worry
used to tell someone that something is not a problem and they should not be concerned about it
Example
A: I'm sorry, I forgot to bring the book. B: Not to worry, I have an extra copy.
worried well
people who are healthy but worry excessively about their health
Example
The doctor explained that many of his patients were worried well, and didn't actually have any medical issues.

Origins of worry

from Old English 'wyrgan', meaning 'to strangle'

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Summary: worry in Brief

The verb 'worry' [ˈwʌri] means to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems. It can also refer to a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems. Examples include 'I worry about my health,' and 'Don't worry, everything will be fine.' Phrases like 'worried sick' and idioms like 'put someone's mind at ease' express the intensity of worry and ways to alleviate it.