Pronunciation: /ˈwʌri/

Definitions of worry

noun a state of anxiety and uncertainty about actual or potential problems

Example Sentences

A1 I have a worry about my upcoming exam.

A2 She always has worries about her health.

B1 Financial worries can cause a lot of stress.

B2 Despite his worries, he remained calm and composed during the crisis.

C1 Her constant worry about the future was starting to affect her mental health.

C2 The CEO's worries about the company's performance kept him up at night.

verb to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems

Example Sentences

A1 I worry about my grades.

A2 She worries too much about what others think of her.

B1 I worry that I won't finish my project on time.

B2 He worries constantly about his health.

C1 She worries about the impact of climate change on future generations.

C2 Despite his success, he still worries about the future.

Examples of worry in a Sentence

formal I understand your worry regarding the upcoming merger.

informal Don't worry, everything will be fine.

slang Stop worrying, it's all good.

figurative Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.

Grammatical Forms of worry

past tense

worried

plural

worries

comparative

more worried

superlative

most worried

present tense

worry

future tense

will worry

perfect tense

have worried

continuous tense

is worrying

singular

worry

positive degree

worried

infinitive

to worry

gerund

worrying

participle

worried

Origin and Evolution of worry

First Known Use: 1175 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'worry' originated from the Old English word 'wyrgan' which means to strangle or to kill by compressing the throat. It later evolved to mean to harass or cause anxiety.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'worry' shifted from physical harm to mental distress or unease. It has come to encompass a range of emotions from mild concern to persistent anxiety.