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worrier

Worrier (noun) means someone who worries a lot, often over things that turn out fine. Example: “My dad is a natural worrier — he checks the door locks three times a night.”

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Someone who worries a lot, often over things that turn out fine.
"My dad is a natural worrier — he checks the door locks three times a night."
"As a chronic worrier, she always packs for every possible weather."

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In plain EnglishA person whose default state is anxious.

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Etymology

Simply worry plus the agent suffix "-er" — the person who does the worrying.

worrywart bag of nerves jitterbug nervous Nellie nervous wreck neurotic obsessive tightass wiener worryguts

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Frequently asked questions

What does “worrier” mean?

The word “worrier” means someone who worries a lot, often over things that turn out fine. In plain terms, a person whose default state is anxious.

How do you use “worrier” in a sentence?

Here is “worrier” used in a sentence: “My dad is a natural worrier — he checks the door locks three times a night.”

What is another word for “worrier”?

Words with a similar meaning to “worrier” include worrywart, bag of nerves, jitterbug, nervous Nellie, nervous wreck and neurotic.

What part of speech is “worrier”?

“Worrier” is a noun.

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