worry

• Nom désignant un état d'inquiétude, d'anxiété ou de préoccupation à propos de quelque chose qui pourrait arriver ou qui est déjà arrivé.

A noun referring to a state of anxiety, unease, or concern about something that may happen or has happened.

1. Anxiety or concernA2formal

   A feeling of unease or anxiety about something that may happen.

   inquiétude

   • Her constant worry about the exam kept her awake.
   • Financial worry is a common source of stress.
   • He expressed his worry about the future of the company.

   Synonymesagitationangstanxietyapprehensionconcerndistressfretfulnessmisgivingtroubleunease

   Antonymesassurancecalmcomfortconfidencepeaceserenity

2. A cause of concernB1formal

   A specific problem or issue that causes anxiety.

   sujet de préoccupation

   • The main worry for the team is the lack of funding.
   • His biggest worry is his health.
   • She has many worries about her children's education.

   Synonymesanxietybothercareconcernissueproblemtroublevexation

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer un sentiment d'anxiété, d'inquiétude ou de préoccupation à propos de quelque chose, ou pour provoquer ce sentiment chez quelqu'un.

A verb used to express the act of feeling anxious, troubled, or concerned about something, or causing someone to feel this way.

1. Feel anxious or troubledA2formal

   To feel uneasy, anxious, or concerned about something that may happen or has happened.

   s'inquiéter

   • She worries about her children's safety.
   • He worries that he might fail the exam.
   • Don't worry, everything will be fine.

   Synonymesagonizebroodfretfusstrouble

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassure

2. Cause anxiety to someoneB1formal

   To make someone feel anxious or troubled.

   inquiéter

   • The news worried the entire family.
   • His strange behavior worries me.
   • The delay in the project worried the manager.

   Synonymesagitatealarmbotherconcerndisquietdistressdisturbperturbtroubleupset

   Antonymescalmcomfortconsolereassuresoothe