Worrywart

/ˌwʌriˈwɔrt/

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Other forms: worrywarts

Definitions of worrywart

noun
thinks about unfortunate things that might happen

synonyms: fuss-budget, fusspot, worrier

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type of:
grinch, killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport, wet blanket
someone who spoils the pleasure of others

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