1
as in to fret
to experience concern or anxiety
they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to bother
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
she can only concentrate on something when she is free of worry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of worry
Ashley Hass,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Turbulence in Asian tech stocks spread to Wall Street, with investors worried about rate hikes, massive spending, and overvaluation.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The worry is not the best paper.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for worry
Verb
Algorithms reward constant and fresh engagement, so marketers worry that leaning on AI makes their content sound robotic, a real risk when authenticity is what makes brands work on social media.
—
Ashley Hass,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Turbulence in Asian tech stocks spread to Wall Street, with investors worried about rate hikes, massive spending, and overvaluation.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Noun
That's considered a critical advantage as data centers worldwide grapple with artificial intelligence's enormous power demands, with local communities expressing increasing worry over the consequences of the facilities.
—
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The worry is not the best paper.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for worry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worry
Verb
-
With their case, the buds have up to 30 hours of battery life to work with, so don't fret about running out of juice every day.
-
If that sounds too far off, there's no need to fret.
Verb
-
While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
-
His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
Noun
-
As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
-
Throughout the whole battle, that’s when fear really sets in for Jace.
Verb
-
After number of recent rescues from the Long Island Sound, officials are stressing the importance of water safety as Connecticut seeks to hire additional lifeguards to staff popular swimming spots.
-
Officials stressed that crews are not entering the building or attempting to manually remove product.
Verb
-
On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
-
One of the increasingly concerning threats is drones, which can be piloted remotely and are difficult to disable.
Noun
-
As burnout, anxiety and digital overload continue to climb, many are discovering that recovery requires doing less—not more.
-
In a neighborhood sometimes marked by gangs and violence, and in a time of heightened anxiety over immigration enforcement, the Fiesta Back of the Yards acts as a beacon of light, offering food, social services, music and fun in a safe environment.
Verb
-
Yes, teaching by example is often a better way of handling a challenge than fussing about it.
-
No need to fuss-up something that's just as delicious prepared simply.
Verb
-
The golf practice center would disturb an already fragile ecosystem with a high water table, the board wrote.
-
Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.
Cite this Entry
“Worry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worry. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
