Worrywart
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwʌɹ.ɪˌwɔːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Worrywart is a noun meaning (originally US) A person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.
Meaning
(originally US) A person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.
Example Sentences
It doesn't mean you're a worrywart, a nervous wreck or in need of heavy medication.
On vacation, I'm a worrywart for fretting about third-degree burns and puncture wounds.
When Biden takes the presidential oath in January, many will write articles scolding those who expressed concern about a coup as worrywarts, or as people misusing terminology.
Word Forms
- worrywarts
- worry wart
- worry-wart
Synonyms for worrywart
Depending on context, synonyms include worrier, jitterbug, neurotic, obsessive, tightass, wiener.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include worrier, fusspot, fuss-budget, worry-wart, worryguts, worrit.
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