Synonyms for

Worries

Verb / 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 vex headache worry occupy vexation interest care concern reassure 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.

Example sentences

  1. She worries about her upcoming test.
  2. My mom worries about me when I'm away from home.
  3. I have a lot of worries about starting a new school.
  4. His worries kept him up all night.
  5. The worries of the world can be overwhelming.

Quotes

  • Worries go down better with soup than without.
  • Don't worry about failure; you only have to be right once.
  • Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.

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