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Definition of worrywart

worrywart

/ˈwɜːriˌwɔːrt/
wor · ry · wart
Plural:worrywarts
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• noun

1

North American A person who tends to dwell unduly on difficulty or trouble, or who worries excessively and unnecessarily about minor matters.

Example

"Stop being such a worrywart and enjoy the vacation—everything at the office is completely under control."

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• Nearby Words

worry
worrying
worryingly
worrywart
worsen
worship
worshiper

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1920s by American cartoonist J. R. Williams, who created a comic strip character named "Worry Wart" known for bringing gloom and anxiety to those around him.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Worrywart. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/worrywart
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