worriment

noun

wor·​ri·​ment ˈwər-ē-mənt How to pronounce worriment (audio)
ˈwə-rē-
: an act or instance of worrying
also : trouble, worry

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of worriment was in 1833

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Cite this Entry

“Worriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worriment. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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