Meaning & use
worrywart
A person who worries excessively, often about small or unlikely problems.
See it in a sentence
My mother is such a worrywart that she calls twice a day when I travel.
Don't be such a worrywart; the test results will almost certainly be fine.
A note on using this word
Worrywart is informal and mildly teasing rather than harsh, often used affectionately about a friend or family member.
Words with a similar meaning
fretter
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