Definition of worry

"worry" in the noun sense

1. concern, worry, headache, vexation

something or someone that causes anxiety a source of unhappiness

"New York traffic is a constant concern"

"it's a major worry"

2. worry, trouble

a strong feeling of anxiety

"his worry over the prospect of being fired"

"it is not work but worry that kills"

"he wanted to die and end his troubles"

"worry" in the verb sense

1. worry

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

"I worry about my job"

2. worry, care

be concerned with

"I worry about my grades"

3. worry, vex

disturb the peace of mind of afflict with mental agitation or distress

"I cannot sleep

4. concern, interest, occupy, worry

be on the mind of

"I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"

5. worry

lacerate by biting

"the dog worried his bone"

6. worry

touch or rub constantly

"The old man worried his beads"

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Quotations for worry

Care may acquire wealth, which, when acquired, care must guard and worry about. [ Quesnel ]

The images of men's wits and knowledge remain in books, exempted from the worry of time and capable of perpetual renovation. [ Bacon ]

No doubt every person is entitled to make and to think as much of himself as possible, only he ought not to worry others about this, for they have enough to do with and in themselves, if they too are to be of some account, both now and hereafter. [ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ]

It seems as if all classes and conditions in life might learn to get more happiness out of their work. To accomplish this, more sentiment and less worry must be put into our efforts, which must also be viewed in their larger relations and possibilities. [ Henry D. Chapin ]

It is not work that kills men; it is worry. Work is healthy; you can hardly put more upon a man than he can bear. Worry is rust upon the blade. It is not the revolution that destroys the machinery, but the friction. Fear secretes acids; but love and trust are sweet juices. [ Beecher ]

Do not worry; eat three square meals a day; say your prayers; be courteous to your creditors; keep your digestion good ; exercise ; go slow and easy. Maybe there are other things that your special case requires to make you happy, but, my friend, these, I reckon, will give you a good lift. [ Abraham Lincoln ]

worry in Scrabble®

The word worry is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 11

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worry in Words With Friends™

The word worry is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters worry:

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Words within the letters of worry

2 letter words in worry (2 words)

3 letter words in worry (3 words)

5 letter words in worry (1 word)

worry + 1 blank (1 word)

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Words containing the sequence worry

Words that start with worry (6 words)

Words with worry in them (1 word)

Words that end with worry (1 word)

Word Growth involving worry

Shorter words in worry

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Longer words containing worry

worrying worryingly

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