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- [wur-ee-muh nt, wuhr-]
- /ˈwɜr i mənt, ˈwʌr-/
- /ˈwʌrɪmənt /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wur-ee-muh nt, wuhr-]
- /ˈwɜr i mənt, ˈwʌr-/
Definitions of worriment word
- noun worriment the act or an instance of worrying; anxiety. 1
- noun worriment a source or cause of trouble or annoyance. 1
- noun worriment The act of worrying. 1
- noun worriment anxiety or the trouble that causes it; worry 0
- noun worriment a worrying or being worried; anxiety 0
- noun worriment a cause of worry 0
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Origin of worriment
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; worry + -ment
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Parts of speech for Worriment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
worriment popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
worriment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for worriment
noun worriment
- tension — the act of stretching or straining.
- worry — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
- angst — Angst is a feeling of anxiety and worry.
- apprehension — Apprehension is a feeling of fear that something bad may happen.
- concern — Concern is worry about a situation.
Antonyms for worriment
noun worriment
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
- blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
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