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Meaning of peripheral worry
The primary meaning of "peripheral worry" refers to a feeling of anxiety or concern that is not central to one's main focus but still affects one's emotional state.
Etymology of peripheral worry
The word "peripheral" originates from the Greek words "peripheria" meaning "circumference" and "peripherein" meaning "to carry around", and the Latin word "periphericus" meaning "of or relating to the circumference"
The word "worry" originates from the Old English word "wyrgan" meaning "to strangle" and the Middle English word "worien" meaning "to choke" or "to strangle", which later evolved to mean "to feel anxious or concerned"
Synonyms
Definitions
- A feeling of anxiety or concern about something that is not central to one's main focus
- * A state of unease or apprehension that is not directly related to one's primary concerns
Usage Examples
- The noise from the neighboring room was a peripheral worry that made it hard for her to concentrate on her work
- * He had a peripheral worry about the weather that might affect his outdoor plans