worriment

[ wur-ee-muhnt, wuhr- ]

noun

, Older Use.

1. the act or an instance of worrying; anxiety.
2. a source or cause of trouble or annoyance.

worriment

/ ˈwʌrɪmənt /

noun

1. informal.
   anxiety or the trouble that causes it; worry

Word History and Origins

Origin of worriment¹

First recorded in 1825–35; worry + -ment

Example Sentences

Yet Valentine, the Red Sox’ manager, made a comment as if they deserved no worriment.

From New York Times

You must remember that I paid for this vacation and I am bound you shall not take it out in worriment.”

From Project Gutenberg

"Well, don't lead me into worriment before it is necessary," entreated Frank, with a smile.

From Project Gutenberg

"Maybe I could help you, papa," spoke Nettie, who had listened with some worriment to the talk of her parents.

From Project Gutenberg

However, there’s no use crossing a bridge till you come to it, and I may be having all my worriment for nothin’.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• angst
• apprehension
• concern
• disquiet
• doubt
• dread
• jitters
• misery
• misgiving
• mistrust
• nervousness
• panic
• restlessness
• suffering
• suspense
• trouble
• uncertainty
• unease
• uneasiness