Definition of Worry
Worry
Wor·ry


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To feel anxious or concerned about something.

e.g. She began to worry about her exam results.

(noun)
anxiety; a state of anxiety due something;

e.g. She is sick with worry, just call her and let her know you're safe.

(noun)
something that causes someone to feel worry or be distressed;

e.g. She has an irrational worry that he will break up with her, even though they are now engaged!



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Quotes
  • "If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today." -- E Joseph Cossman

  • "Too much attention on problems kills our faith in possibilities." -- Price Pritchett

  • "Worry is a misuse of the imagination." -- Dan Zadra



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