Problem and Worry

Problem

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

Worry is a synonym for problem in feeling topic. In some cases you can use "Worry" instead a noun "Problem", when it comes to topics like difficulty.

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

Worry

Worry noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

Problem is a synonym for worry in anxiety topic. Sometimes you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Worry".

Nearby Words: worried, worrying, worrier

How words are described

common common problem common worry
initial initial problem initial worry
legitimate legitimate problem legitimate worry
single single problem single worry
Other adjectives: obvious, actual, real, constant, severe, big, serious, little, slight, main, major, general, less, additional, primary, growing, recurring, added, biggest.

Both words in one sentence

  • Elves vs. Dwarves When it gets sick, the elves just worry about what its illness forebodes; the practical-minded dwarves seek out and correct the problem with the tree's taproot.
  • Anime / Digimon Tamers The protagonists of Adventure never had to worry about de-Digivolving their Digimon for example, but in the first story arc of Tamers, it's a recurring problem.
  • Visual Novel / My Forged Wedding Leaning on the Fourth Wall: In the prologue, Kunihiko blithely informs the protagonist that Yuta's problem isn't that serious and she doesn't need to worry about helping him.
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