WORRIER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Thinks about unfortunate things that might happen

Synonyms:

fuss-budget; fusspot; worrier; worrywart

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("worrier" is a kind of...):

killjoy; party pooper; spoilsport; wet blanket (someone who spoils the pleasure of others)

Derivation:

worry (be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy)