worries

NOUN

anxiety, trouble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anguish apprehension concern doubt fear headache misery misgiving pain problem uncertainty uneasiness woe

STRONG

annoyance care disquiet distress disturbance heartache irritation nag perplexity pest plague presentiment torment torture trial vexation worriment

WEAK

bad news

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calmness certainty cheer comfort confidence happiness joy pleasure sureness trust unconcern

STRONG

advantage calm contentment peace

WEAK

reassurance

VERB

be or make anxious, troubled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoy bother depress disturb fret irritate perturb plague trouble try unsettle upset

STRONG

afflict aggrieve agonize ail attack bedevil beleaguer beset brood bug chafe despair disquiet distress dun goad harass harry hassle hector importune needle oppress persecute pester stew tantalize tear tease test torment torture vex wince writhe wrong

WEAK

bite one's nails concern oneself feel uneasy gnaw at go for have qualms sweat out take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid appease assist calm comfort delight help make happy order pacify please soothe

STRONG

not worry support

WEAK

reassure

Example Sentences

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Investors have long expressed concerns about Accenture’s acquisition strategy, and the report did little to ease worries about sluggish growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Doctors who are prescribing GLP-1s to children under 12 say the all-but-certain health problems that occur with severe obesity might outweigh their worries about potential unknown long-term effects of the drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Once in office, and without any pressing worries over the future of devolution, where the troublesome island on Britain's doorstep was concerned, Starmer could spend his time trying to rebuild relations with the Irish government.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Malbon said one reason QXO, which bought Beacon Roofing Supply last year, has fallen is because of worries about a housing market slowdown since interest rates haven’t come down due to inflation concerns.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

I stared at the ceiling, and all my worries crowded round my matchbox.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck