Worrying is a common human experience and sometimes we need to express it in different ways. Synonyms for worry include anxiety, apprehension, concern, fear, unease, nervousness, distress, and fretting. Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness or worry about what may happen next. Apprehension is a feeling of fear that something bad may happen. Concern is a feeling of worry about someone or something. Fear is a feeling of being scared or frightened. Unease is a sense of discomfort or restlessness. Nervousness is a feeling of unease or worry before a stressful event. Distress is a feeling of sadness or failure. Fretting is a feeling of constant worrying or concern about something. All of these terms convey the concept of worry in slightly different ways.