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worry noun

Synonyms: worry, anxiety, problem, responsibility, burden

worry

something that makes you anxious

Go on holiday and try to forget your worries.

anxiety

nervous worry about something

Her anxiety about her job prospects began to affect her health. The cost of the treatment is one of my main anxieties.

problem

something that causes difficulty

We’re having problems with the new computer system.

responsibility

something that someone is responsible for

It’s my responsibility to lock the doors at night. Your children are not my responsibility.

burden

something that is hard to deal with

Looking after the dog is sometimes quite a burden.