anxiety vs worry

worry vs anxiety

anxiety and worry both are nouns.

anxiety is not a verb while worry is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
anxiety	Yes	No	No	No
worry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, worry is a hyponym of anxiety; that is, worry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than anxiety:

anxiety: a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
worry: a strong feeling of anxiety

Other hyponyms of anxiety include discomfiture, discomposure, disconcertion, disconcertment, trouble, care, concern, fear, anxiousness, disquiet, insecurity, disquietude, edginess, inquietude, uneasiness, sinking, sinking feeling, misgiving, qualm, scruple, jitteriness, jumpiness, nervousness, restiveness, angst.

anxiety (noun)	worry (noun)
a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune	something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic	a strong feeling of anxiety

anxiety (verb)	worry (verb)
	lacerate by biting
	touch or rub constantly
	be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
	disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
	be concerned with
	be on the mind of

Difference between anxiety and worry

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