worriment
Americannoun
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the act or an instance of worrying; anxiety.
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a source or cause of trouble or annoyance.
noun
Etymology
Origin of worriment
Example Sentences
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Judge Yule paced from one to another in solemn worriment, arms hang ing, fingers outstretched like a house guest looking for a towel.
From Time Magazine Archive
After Amy had gone home Jessie retired with much more worriment upon her mind than little Henrietta had upon hers.
From The Campfire Girls of Roselawn Or, a Strange Message from the Air by Penrose, Margaret
Every environment conduces to the dismission of all worriment, to rest, sleep, and a happy-go-lucky state of mind.
From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles
Thy mother hath been full of worriment anent thy absence, but Harriet said that she had left thee at the governor’s, so I knew that thou wert safe.
From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Madison, Lucy Foster
"When you saw what worriment this case was causing me, you might have informed me that I was expending my efforts in vain."
From Cynthia Wakeham's Money by Green, Anna Katharine
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