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Worrier: meaning, definitions and examples

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worrier

 

[ ˈwʌriər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anxious person

A worrier is someone who tends to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems. Worriers often find it difficult to stop worrying, even when there is no immediate threat. They may constantly anticipate negative outcomes and have difficulty relaxing.

Synonyms

anxious person, nervous individual, troubled individual

Examples of usage

  • She's always been a worrier, constantly fretting about things that might go wrong.
  • As a worrier, he struggles to enjoy the present moment because he's always thinking about the future.
Context #2 | Noun

person who worries excessively

A worrier is someone who engages in excessive worrying, often to the point of affecting their daily life and mental health. Worriers may experience symptoms of anxiety, such as restlessness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.

Synonyms

chronic worrier, excessive worrier, obsessive worrier

Examples of usage

  • Her mother is a chronic worrier, constantly obsessing over potential dangers and worst-case scenarios.
  • As a worrier, he finds it hard to sleep at night because his mind is always racing with worries.

Translations

Translations of the word "worrier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preocupado

🇮🇳 चिंतित व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Sorgenmacher

🇮🇩 pengkhawatir

🇺🇦 той, хто хвилюється

🇵🇱 martwiący się

🇯🇵 心配性の人

🇫🇷 inquiet

🇪🇸 preocupado

🇹🇷 endişeli kişi

🇰🇷 걱정하는 사람

🇸🇦 قلق

🇨🇿 starostlivý člověk

🇸🇰 starostlivý človek

🇨🇳 担心者

🇸🇮 zaskrbljen človek

🇮🇸 áhyggjufullur maður

🇰🇿 уайымшыл адам

🇬🇪 მშფოთვარე

🇦🇿 narahat insan

🇲🇽 preocupado

Word origin

The word 'worrier' is derived from the verb 'worry', which has been in use since the 14th century. The Old English word 'wyrgan' meant 'to strangle or kill by biting and shaking the throat', which later evolved to mean 'to harass or cause anxiety'. Over time, 'worrier' emerged to describe a person who worries excessively or is prone to anxiety.

See also: unworried, worried, worriedly, worry, worrying, worryingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,563, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.