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.”
How to use worrier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person whose default state is anxious.
Word forms
worriers plural
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My dad is a natural _____ — he checks the door locks three times a night.
Etymology
Simply worry plus the agent suffix "-er" — the person who does the worrying.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for worrier
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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.