Synonyms for
Worrying
Definition
causing anxiety or concern
Synonyms & similar words
vex
disturbing
worry
badgering
distressful
bedevilment
occupy
distressing
worrisome
perturbing
interest
torment
care
troubling
concern
reassure
anxious
concerned
distressed
nervous
uneasy
apprehensive
bothered
troubled
stressed
fretful
agitated
perturbed
restless
tense
upset
disquieted
discomposed
disturbed
tormented
anguished
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- worrying about the future
- worrying too much
- worrying signs
- worrying trend
- worrying development
- worrying situation
- worrying thoughts
Word family
Usage note
The word 'worrying' often implies a state of unease or anxiety about potential problems. It can be used to describe both a general feeling and specific concerns.
Example sentences
- I am worrying about my pet cat who has gone missing.
- My mom is worrying about her job interview tomorrow.
- He is worrying about his health after eating too much junk food.
- She is worrying about her grades in school.
- The parents are worrying about their children's safety.
Quotes
Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere. - Glenn Turner
Don't worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright. - Bob Marley
Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. - Leo Buscaglia