Worry

/ˈwɒɹi/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters

Definition of Worry

noun

  1. A strong feeling of anxiety.

    "I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night."

  2. An instance or cause of such a feeling.

    "My main worry is that I'll miss the train."

verb

  1. To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

    "Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."

  2. Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.

    "Your tone of voice worries me."

  3. To harass; to irritate or distress.

    "The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors."

  4. To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

    "Your dog’s been worrying sheep again."

  5. To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.

Anagrams of Worry

Words You Can Make

3 words can be made from the letters in "worry":

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Words formed by adding one letter to "worry" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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