Worried Well

Synonyms of worried well

• hypochondriac
• health anxiety sufferer
• overanxious about health

Antonyms of worried well

• calm
• relaxed
• unconcerned

Collocations of worried well

anxious patient

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor reassured the anxious patient about the test results.

concerned individual

Frequency: 60 %

The concerned individual called to check on their friend's well-being.

nervous individual

Frequency: 50 %

The nervous individual paced back and forth while waiting for the interview.

fretful parent

Frequency: 45 %

The fretful parent constantly checked on their child during the school trip.

Idiomatic Expressions for worried well

• Phrase: Catering to the worried well
  Meaning: Refers to providing unnecessary medical care or attention to people who are in good health but overly concerned about their well-being.
  Usage: Some healthcare providers are criticized for catering to the worried well, performing unnecessary tests and procedures to appease their patients.