worrier

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Word: Worrier

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "worrier" is a person who often thinks about bad things that could happen or feels anxious about the future. They tend to focus on problems or worries instead of being calm or positive.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "worrier" to describe someone who gets nervous or anxious easily.
• It is often used in a light-hearted way, but it can also describe serious anxiety.

Example Sentence:

• "My friend is such a worrier; she always thinks about what could go wrong before a big event."

Advanced Usage:

• In some contexts, "worrier" can also refer to someone who is overly cautious or protective because they fear negative outcomes.
• For example, a parent might be described as a worrier if they constantly worry about their child's safety.

Word Variants:

• Worry (verb): To think about problems or feel anxious.
  • Example: "I worry about my exams."
• Worried (adjective): Feeling anxious or concerned.
  • Example: "I feel worried about the future."
• Worrying (adjective): Causing anxiety or concern.
  • Example: "That was a worrying situation."

Different Meaning:

While "worrier" specifically refers to someone who worries, "worry" can also refer to the feeling of anxiety itself.

Synonyms:

• Anxious person
• Concerned individual
• Nervous person
• fretter

Idioms:

• "Don't worry about it!" - A phrase used to tell someone not to feel anxious about something.
• "Worry wart" - An informal term for someone who worries excessively.

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Worry about" - To feel anxious regarding something.
  • Example: "I worry about my health."
• "Worry over" - To spend time thinking about something that makes you anxious.
  • Example: "She worries over small details."

Academic

Noun

1. thinks about unfortunate things that might happen

Synonyms

• fuss-budget
• fusspot
• worrywart