worries

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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anxiety, trouble n.
be or make anxious, troubled v.

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

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worries

I’m caught between his needs, my own well-being and my worries about what’s going on there.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Technology stocks slid across the globe after earnings from major tech names in the U.S. and Asia reignited worries about how companies can make money from artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

After a slight wobble this month in the tech realm caused by fresh worries about huge investment spending, profitability and company finances, AI-linked firms were back on the front foot.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Kobak is among many researchers who worries that AI is slowly killing scientific journals.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

But I laughed off her worries and reassured her I’d be fine.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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