Pronunciation: /ˈwʌri/
noun a state of anxiety and uncertainty about actual or potential problems
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
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.
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.
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