1
as in fretting
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 bothering
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
those strange noises outside the house worry me
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 worrying
The song is about worrying if a partner is seeing another woman, and Brassel's use of the audio caught people's attention online.
—
Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Carol was used to worrying about Luke, and even accustomed to him disappearing or fleeing town.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Many of the company’s pest control products are derived from the chrysanthemum flower, a natural resource that can be utilized without worrying about leaving a footprint in the soil, water, and air.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
This year’s National Day box office in October was lower than in 2014, which is worrying.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worrying
Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Carol was used to worrying about Luke, and even accustomed to him disappearing or fleeing town.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Many of the company’s pest control products are derived from the chrysanthemum flower, a natural resource that can be utilized without worrying about leaving a footprint in the soil, water, and air.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
This year’s National Day box office in October was lower than in 2014, which is worrying.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worrying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worrying
Verb
-
Meta and others are engaged in an accelerating AI arms race that has some economists and investors fretting about a possible bubble and seeking reassurance that revenue growth can sustain the massive spending required.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
-
This doesn’t sound like a strategy session by a party fretting about the state of play.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
If something’s bothering you, say so.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
-
Saft, not bothering to remove his sneakers, leaped onto a chair to place an ornate gold mirror over the mantelpiece.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
All that's missing is stressing over when to put it in the oven.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Oh gosh, why is this stressing me out?—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
This isn’t in itself alarming in the moment, though such a narrow market often works against the duration of an advance.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
-
In a city home to the world’s largest Jewish population outside Israel, Mamdani’s message has struck sharply different chords, galvanizing left-leaning activists while alarming many Jewish voters who view his words as inflammatory.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Among VenApp users who support the government’s aims is a resident of a slum on the outskirts of Caracas who spoke anonymously, fearing government retaliation for speaking to a foreign journalist and retribution from neighbors who oppose Maduro.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
-
God-fearing Florentines initially banned Arabic numerals, but suppression rarely works, particularly if a new technology is capturing people’s imaginations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The 34-year-old appeared to have deactivated her X account after disturbing posts on her account resurfaced online.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
-
There was also disturbing evidence that violence had occurred there.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
On Easter Day in 2019, Mead had to take Kay home from work after Kay was vomiting, sweating and dancing around with his shirt off while seemingly under the influence of drugs, the family’s attorney said.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Oct. 2025
-
Which brings us to Link, the character whose potential death had fans sweating all summer.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The Democratic crackup that’s now underway in Washington is distracting the party from a series of brutal fights just ahead that will culminate in next year’s midterms.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Even without mixing and matching, simple gold hoops can offer a sleek and classy look that feels elevated and sophisticated enough for wearing to the office, celebrating milestones, and attending events without being distracting.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Worrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worrying. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share