Dictionary definition · worry
noun
- something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness"New York traffic is a constant concern"
- a strong feeling of anxiety"his worry over the prospect of being fired"
verb
- be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy"I worry about my job"
- be concerned with"I worry about my grades"
- disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress"I cannot sleep — my daughter's health is worrying me"
- be on the mind of"I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
- lacerate by biting"the dog worried his bone"
- touch or rub constantly"The old man worried his beads"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).