WORRIES: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WORRIES?

Need another word that means the same as “worries”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “worries” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Worries” are: concern, interest, occupy, care, vex, headache, vexation, trouble

Worries as a Noun

Definitions of "Worries" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “worries” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness.
• A strong feeling of anxiety.

Synonyms of "Worries" as a noun (4 Words)

concern	An anxious feeling. The town s only travel agent was a small debt ridden concern.
headache	A continuous pain in the head. An administrative headache.
trouble	A situation in which one is liable to incur punishment or blame. He s gone to a lot of trouble to help you.
vexation	The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed. Jenna bit her lip in vexation.

Usage Examples of "Worries" as a noun

• It's a major worry.
• It is not work but worry that kills.
• His worry over the prospect of being fired.

Worries as a Verb

Definitions of "Worries" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “worries” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Touch or rub constantly.
• Lacerate by biting.
• Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
• Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy.
• Be on the mind of.
• Be concerned with.

Synonyms of "Worries" as a verb (5 Words)

care	Provide care for. I really care about my work.
concern	Be on the mind of. The roof of the barn concerns me because eventually it will fall in.
interest	Excite the curiosity of engage the interest of. Efforts were made to interest her in a purchase.
occupy	Fill or preoccupy the mind. The young prince will soon occupy the throne.
vex	Be a mystery or bewildering to. Thou shalt not vex a stranger.

Usage Examples of "Worries" as a verb

• I cannot sleep–my daughter's health is worrying me.
• I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift.
• I worry about my job.
• I worry about my grades.

Associations of "Worries" (30 Words)

afraid	Filled with fear or apprehension. Afraid to show emotion.
annoy	Cause annoyance in disturb especially by minor irritations. Your damned cheerfulness has always annoyed me.
annoyance	A thing that annoys someone; a nuisance. The Council found him an annoyance.
annoyed	Slightly angry; irritated. He was annoyed at being woken up so early.
anxious	Very eager or concerned to do something or for something to happen. She was extremely anxious about her exams.
anxiously	In a manner resulting from or revealing anxiety. We are all waiting anxiously for any news.
apprehensive	Relating to perception or understanding. Felt apprehensive about the consequences.
bother	Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations. A spot of bother.
chagrin	Feel distressed or humiliated. To my chagrin he was nowhere to be seen.
concern	Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness. Don t concern yourself old boy my lips are sealed.
distracted	Unable to concentrate because one is preoccupied by something worrying or unpleasant. Charlotte seemed too distracted to give him much attention.
distress	Bring into difficulties or distress especially financial hardship. Vessels in distress on or near the coast.
disturb	Interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of. Take the rollers out carefully so as not to disturb the curls too much.
disturbing	Causing anxiety; worrying. A disturbing amount of crime.
headache	A thing or person that causes worry or difficulty; a problem. An administrative headache.
inconvenience	To cause inconvenience or discomfort to. The inconvenience of having to change trains.
incubus	A nightmare. Debt is a big incubus in developing countries.
irritation	A sudden outburst of anger. Any food produced irritation of the stomach.
nuisance	An act which is harmful or offensive to the public or a member of it and for which there is a legal remedy. I hope you re not going to make a nuisance of yourself.
offend	Hurt the feelings of. 17 per cent of viewers said they had been offended by bad language.
solicitude	A feeling of excessive concern. I was touched by his solicitude.
terrifying	Causing extreme terror. The terrifying events of the past few weeks.
trouble	Take the trouble to do something concern oneself. He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday.
uncomfortable	Providing or experiencing physical discomfort. This kind of life can prove disruptive and uncomfortable.
uneasy	Lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance. Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
upset	The act of upsetting something. Everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time.
vex	Subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation. I wouldn t vex it will be just great if whoever borrow the pump just bring it back.
vexation	The act of troubling or annoying someone. The vexations of life under canvas.
worried	Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc. Michelle knew that her friends were very worried about her.
worrying	The act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes. A worrying situation.