Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

worries

Noun and Verb
/ˈwɜːriz/
Definition
Worries refer to thoughts or feelings of concern or anxiety about potential problems or uncertainties.
Examples
  • She has many worries about the upcoming exam.
  • He tends to worry too much about minor issues.
  • The news can sometimes increase people’s worries about safety.
Meaning
To worry means to be anxious or troubled about something that might happen or is happening.
Synonyms
  • concerns
  • anxieties
  • fears
  • apprehensions
  • stress