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Meaning of lesser worry
A feeling of anxiety or concern that is not as strong as it could be.
Etymology of lesser worry
The word "lesser" comes from Old English "læssa", which is comparative of "læs", meaning "small" or "little".
"Worry" originates from Old English "wyrgan", which means "to strangle" or "to choke", and initially meant "to seize by the throat" or "to harass".
Synonyms
minor concern
small fear
insignificant anxiety
trivial unease
slight apprehension
faint doubt
petty trouble
little distress
minimal disquiet
negligible care
reduced uneasiness
decreased distress
lesser care
smaller trouble
insignificant problem
trivial matter
minor issue
small difficulty
faint worry
petty anxiety
little fear
slight concern
minor anxiety
insignificant worry
trivial concern
Definitions
- A worry or concern that is not as great or significant as another.
- * A problem or source of anxiety that is not as serious or troubling as others.
Usage Examples
- The thought of public speaking was a lesser worry for her compared to her upcoming exam.
- * He had a lesser worry about the weather since he had a backup plan.
Antonyms
major concern
significant fear
considerable anxiety
substantial unease
great apprehension
intense doubt
serious trouble
extreme distress
maximal disquiet
increased uneasiness
heightened distress
greater care
larger trouble
major problem
significant issue
considerable difficulty
extreme worry
intense anxiety
great fear
substantial concern