WORRYING Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

worrying

verb

Definition of worrying

present participle of worry

as in fretting

to experience concern or anxiety they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved

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as in bothering

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy those strange noises outside the house worry me

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Recent Examples of worrying And for a generation scarred by Covid, wars, and the risk of AI, now worrying over job prospects, demand for safety, security, and certainty may be at an all-time high. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The same fans forced to move rows back — or even higher into the upper bowl — after years of never worrying about being priced out by the organization as Laney-Hamilton became Brooklyn’s first WNBA star. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 Instead of worrying about it, Larnach’s worked through the noise and is putting together the best season of his career. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 This can help address the root cause of behaviors such as spending excessive time in bed awake, maintaining irregular sleep schedules, and conditioned arousal such as worrying about sleep. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026 Why Co-Viewing Matters Today In 2026, parents spend a lot of time worrying about screen time. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026 On top of worrying about making great wine, European producers will now have to mitigate against smoke taint, save their grapes from frost, and consider how to future-proof vineyards in a rapidly changing climate. — Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 And on top of worrying about the start of school, Silva said her family is still suffering from headaches, nausea, sore throats, eye irritation, stomach pain, diarrhea and persistent coughing. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 There’s too much time left in the season, too many games left to play, to start worrying about how other teams are doing. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for worrying

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The machine works using a series of gears, magnetic actuators, and arms in a mechanical structure split into the equivalent of a musician's fretting hand and picking hand.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
National Democrats are fretting that John Fetterman will switch parties.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of fretting

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Once your child starts spilling the beans about what’s bothering them, be understanding.

— Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026
Hip still bothering Springs Springs lasted just four innings after issuing a season-high five walks, throwing 86 pitches — only 51% of them strikes — and gave up his 28th home run of the season, the most of any pitcher in the league.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of bothering

Verb

However, Paknejad warned that some of the capacity would remain unavailable during the winter, stressing the need to manage gas supply and consumption to prevent disruptions.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
New defensive pass game coordinator Bobby Babich is stressing positioning and repetition.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of stressing

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In Orange County, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County maintains infectious-disease surveillance and disease-reporting services for residents and visitors, which is exactly how local systems stay ready without alarming the public.

— Luis E. Caso Vega, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
So, even just the unusual presence of an aircraft in this area made this incident alarming for one resident, Anna, who spoke to CNN near the scene.

— Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

Definition of alarming

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Several speakers also alleged Lineage Logistics has not been forthcoming about what exactly burned in the warehouse with residents fearing that chemicals were among materials that fueled the flames and spread through the air.

— City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Despite growing up on a farm and initially fearing water, his girlfriend Carmen Mundt introduced him to boating, and team principal Toto Wolff to freediving.

— Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of fearing

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The couple have long warned of the dangers of social media and the evolution of disturbing AI tools, zoning in on the negative impact the platforms can have on mental health.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Each seat is 19 inches wide with 39 inches of pitch with thoughtful features like a hard shell for easy reclining without disturbing surrounding fliers and privacy dividers attached to the headrest.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of disturbing

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Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
The roomy square toe on this pair gives your feet extra space, while the airy fabric prevents sweating.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

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