Worrywart
noun
A person who worries too much or gets nervous easily.
Don't be such a worrywart, everything will be fine.
Often appears as...
- such a worrywart
- stop being a worrywart
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who worries too much or gets nervous easily.
Don't be such a worrywart, everything will be fine.
Often appears as...
- such a worrywart
- stop being a worrywart
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Use
Used in casual conversation among friends, not in formal situations.
You don't need to double-check the list again, you worrywart!
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Suggests a person's worry is excessive or unnecessary, often used lightly or humorously.
My mom's a worrywart, she calls me every time it rains.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Overtones
Implies anxiety or stress, but often used to show affection or concern.
Lisa is always a worrywart before her exams, bless her.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Use
Used in casual conversation among friends, not in formal situations.
You don't need to double-check the list again, you worrywart!
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Suggests a person's worry is excessive or unnecessary, often used lightly or humorously.
My mom's a worrywart, she calls me every time it rains.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Overtones
Implies anxiety or stress, but often used to show affection or concern.
Lisa is always a worrywart before her exams, bless her.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Use
Used in casual conversation among friends, not in formal situations.
You don't need to double-check the list again, you worrywart!
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Suggests a person's worry is excessive or unnecessary, often used lightly or humorously.
My mom's a worrywart, she calls me every time it rains.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Overtones
Implies anxiety or stress, but often used to show affection or concern.
Lisa is always a worrywart before her exams, bless her.
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Quote examples
Alan King
American Comedian
We get the worrywart, the hypochondriac, the money-grubbing miser, the intractable negotiator... Some would say certain of these refer to the stereotypical, or 'stage' Jew. But objectively speaking, the only crime in humor is an unfunny joke.
Quote examples
Eric Dickerson
American Athlete
Anything will worry me. I may not get a check for the light bill off in time and I just get to worrying. I'm a worrywart.
Quote examples
David Nail
American Musician
I'm a worrywart, so I'm always a bit more stressed out than I should be or wish I was.
Quote examples
Alan King
American Comedian
We get the worrywart, the hypochondriac, the money-grubbing miser, the intractable negotiator... Some would say certain of these refer to the stereotypical, or 'stage' Jew. But objectively speaking, the only crime in humor is an unfunny joke.
Quote examples
Eric Dickerson
American Athlete
Anything will worry me. I may not get a check for the light bill off in time and I just get to worrying. I'm a worrywart.
Quote examples
David Nail
American Musician
I'm a worrywart, so I'm always a bit more stressed out than I should be or wish I was.
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