What is another word for worries?

Common synonyms for worries include trouble, worry, concern, care, reassure.

What is the opposite of worries?

Antonyms of worries include calmness, peace, tranquility, serenity, ease.

Synonyms for

Worries

Noun / ˈwɜ:i:z / Another word for worries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.

Synonyms & similar words

trouble worry concern care reassure occupy headache vexation interest vex concerns anxieties troubles problems fears apprehensions doubts insecurities nervousness unease disquiet restlessness uneasiness fretfulness distress agitation tension stress disquietude perturbation

Synonyms by register

Formal

concerns apprehensions anxieties unease

Informal

fretting nerves jitters stress

Literary

cares tribulations woes

Antonyms

calmness peace tranquility serenity ease relaxation confidence

Common collocations

causes worries
alleviate worries
ease worries
share worries
about worries
deep worries
constant worries
childhood worries

Word family

noun worry

verb worry

adjective worried

adverb worriedly

Usage note

The noun 'worries' is the plural form of 'worry'. It refers to states of anxiety or trouble. It is often used in contexts of personal or general concerns.

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