worrying

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling anxious or troubled; concerned or apprehensive.

  - "I'm feeling quite worrying about the upcoming exam."
  - "The news about the economy has many people worrying."

• Verb

  To cause anxiety or concern; trouble.

  - "The constant noise from the construction site next door worries me."
  - "I don't want to worry you, but there seems to be a problem with the project."

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Synonyms

fret

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with worrying
curing , learning , urning , urning

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Variants

List of all variants of worrying that leads to same result
worrying , worryingly , worried , worrier , worriers , worries , worry , worried at , worries at , worry at , worrying at

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Forms

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worries, worryingly, worrisome

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Etymology

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Old English wyrgan, from wergan ‘to afflict, trouble.’

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that worrying can have both positive and negative effects? While it can help us prepare for potential problems, excessive worrying can lead to stress and anxiety.

2. In ancient Greece, the goddess Nike was often depicted with a small figure called 'Nike the Worry' at her feet, symbolizing the idea that even victors had worries and concerns.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

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Culture

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Worrying is a common human emotion and has been explored extensively in literature, art, and music. It is a theme in many novels, poems, and songs, often used to convey anxiety, fear, or concern. In art, worrying is depicted in various forms, such as self-portraits of anxious individuals or symbolic representations of worry, like the Anxious Sitter by Edvard Munch.

How to Memorize "worrying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy burden on your shoulders that represents your worries.
   - Visualize yourself letting go of the burden as you release your worries.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'worrying' with a calming image, such as a peaceful lake.
   - Create a mental image of a calming scene that makes you feel at ease when you think of the word 'worrying'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like 'Worrying is an acronym for Weakness, Overthinking, Resentment, Guilt, Indecision, and Fear' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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