worry
word
/ˈwɝi/
WURR-ee
/wˈʌɹi/
WUH-ree
Definition
To feel nervous or troubled about possible problems or difficulties. It can also mean thinking about bad things that might happen.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in everyday speech and writing. Often appears in phrases like 'don't worry,' 'worry about,' and 'worry less.' Not a formal word, mostly informal and neutral. Learners sometimes confuse it with 'fear,' but worry is more about anxious thoughts, not immediate fear.
Spanish: preocuparse - preocupaciónPortuguese (BR): preocupar - preocupaciónPortuguese (PT): preocupar - preocupaçãoChinese (Simplified): 担心 - 烦恼Chinese (Traditional): 擔心 - 煩惱Hindi: चिंता करना - चिंताArabic: يقلق - قلقBengali: চিন্তা করা - উদ্বিগ্ন হওয়াRussian: волноваться - беспокоитьсяJapanese: 心配するVietnamese: lo lắngKorean: 걱정하다Turkish: endişelenmekUrdu: فکر کرنا - پریشان ہوناIndonesian: khawatir - cemas
Example Sentences
Stop worrying and enjoy your vacation!
natural
She worries about her exams every day.
basic
Don’t worry; everything will be fine.
basic
Parents often worry when their children are late.
basic
I shouldn’t worry so much about what people think.
natural
She’s always worried about money these days.
natural