Synonyms for worry
30 synonyms for “worry”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Worry as in “concern”
noun: something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
- concern
- headache
- anxiety
- fear
- vexation
- uncertainty
- provoke
- uneasiness
- inconvenience
- disquiet
- anguish
- annoyance
- aggravate
- stew
- unease
Worry as in “vex”
verb: be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
- vex
- fret
- fuss
- stress
- nag
- gnaw
- annoy
Worry as in “trouble”
noun: a strong feeling of anxiety
- trouble
- bother
- doubt
- upset
- difficulty
Worry as in “care”
verb: be concerned with
- care
Worry as in “interest”
verb: be on the mind of
- matter
- interest
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