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worry

worry

Meaning of worry

uneasy concern

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EN-UK/ˈwʌri/
EN-US/ˈwɝi/
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worry with Russian translation

worry usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Её главное беспокойство было в том, что кот не вернулся домой.

Her main worry was that the cat had not come home.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Не позволяй беспокойству мешать пробовать новое.

Don't let worry stop you from trying new things.

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worry belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

worryбеспокойство
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

worry synonyms

Related words worth learning together

concern
a feeling of worry often with a practical or formal tone
unease
a mild or vague feeling of worry or discomfort
anxiety
stronger, often clinical or longer-lasting worry or nervousness
apprehension
a feeling of worry or unease about a future event; somewhat formal
nervousness
a state of being tense or worried, often with physical symptoms
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🇬🇧en

a feeling of worry often with a practical or formal tone

B1Very Often

The manager expressed concern about the new schedule.

U
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unease

a mild or vague feeling of worry or discomfort

B1Often

There was a general unease in the room after the news.

🇬🇧en

stronger, often clinical or longer-lasting worry or nervousness

B2Very Often

She felt anxiety before talking in public.

A
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apprehension

a feeling of worry or unease about a future event; somewhat formal

B2Rarely

I had some apprehension about starting the new job.

🇬🇧en

a state of being tense or worried, often with physical symptoms

B1Often

His nervousness made his hands shake during the interview.

🇬🇧en

a minor worry or annoyance; less serious than worry

A2Very Often

It's no bother — I'll help you with the boxes.

F
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fretfulness

a state or tendency to be repeatedly worried or irritable, often used for children

B2Rarely

The baby's fretfulness kept the parents awake.

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How to pronounce worry and what this word means

worry means worry. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce worry

/ˈwʌri/

worry translation

worry

worry examples

Her main worry was that the cat had not come home.

worry transcription

/ˈwʌri/, /ˈwɝi/

Questions about this word

worry meaning: what does it mean?

uneasy concern

worry pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

worry is pronounced as /ˈwʌri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

worry definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Her main worry was that the cat had not come home. Translation: Её главное беспокойство было в том, что кот не вернулся домой.

Is worry part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, worry can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is worry part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, worry can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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