Worriment: meaning, definitions and examples
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worriment
[ ˈwɜːrɪmənt ]
state of concern
Worriment refers to a state of anxiety or concern often caused by worry over something specific. It captures the feelings of unease and apprehension that can accompany troubling thoughts. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but can be found in literary contexts. Worriment suggests a prolonged state of distress rather than brief moments of worry.
Synonyms
anxiety, concern, distress, unease, worry
Examples of usage
- Her worriment about the upcoming exam kept her up all night.
- He expressed his worriment over the future of the project.
- The parent's worriment for their child's safety was palpable.
- Despite his worriment, he decided to take the risk.
Translations
Translations of the word "worriment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preocupação
🇮🇳 चिंता
🇩🇪 Besorgnis
🇮🇩 kekhawatiran
🇺🇦 тривога
🇵🇱 zmartwienie
🇯🇵 心配
🇫🇷 inquiétude
🇪🇸 preocupación
🇹🇷 kaygı
🇰🇷 걱정
🇸🇦 قلق
🇨🇿 starost
🇸🇰 nervozita
🇨🇳 担忧
🇸🇮 skrb
🇮🇸 áhyggjuefni
🇰🇿 алаңдаушылық
🇬🇪 დარდი
🇦🇿 narahatlıq
🇲🇽 preocupación
Etymology
The term 'worriment' originates from the verb 'to worry,' which itself derives from the Old English word 'wyrgan,' meaning 'to strangle' or 'to choke.' This reflects the overwhelming nature of worry, as it can feel like a constriction of the mind or spirit. The suffix '-ment' is commonly used in English to form nouns that denote the action or resulting state of a verb. Thus, 'worriment' signifies the state resulting from the act of worrying. It began to be used in the English language in the 19th century and has maintained its place primarily in literary and formal contexts. Over time, as language evolved, the usage of 'worriment' has declined, with more casual terms like 'worry' becoming prevalent.