Unscramble worrying

Definition of worrying

adjective:

• causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news", "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation", "a disturbing amount of crime", "a revelation that was most perturbing", "a new and troubling thought", "in a particularly worrisome predicament", "a worrying situation", "a worrying time". Synonyms: distressful, distressing, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome.

noun:

• the act of harassing someone. Synonyms: badgering, bedevilment, torment.
• the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes; "vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw".

verb:

• be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job". Synonyms: worry.
• be concerned with; "I worry about my grades". Synonyms: care, worry.
• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me". Synonyms: vex, worry. Antonyms: reassure.
• be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift". Synonyms: concern, interest, occupy, worry.
• lacerate by biting; "the dog worried his bone". Synonyms: worry.
• touch or rub constantly; "The old man worried his beads". Synonyms: worry.

Related words

brood, dwell, eat, fear, fret, fuss, misgive, nag, niggle, obsess.

Rhymes with

hurrying, scurrying.