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Added 10 October 2026

worrying

/ˈwʌɹi.ɪŋ/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about worrying at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act of harassing someone.
The act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes.
vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw

adjective

Causing distress or worry or anxiety.
distressing (or disturbing) news

Origin

From worry + -ing.

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