worry-warts
Chronic anxious people
Worry-warts are people who worry excessively, especially about unlikely or trivial things.
The term is mildly teasing rather than harsh: Don't be such a worry-wart—the plane isn't going to crash.
Also spelled as one word or hyphenated in the singular: worrywart, worry-wart.
Troubled by uncertainty
- fretfulAnxiously irritable
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- overthinkingDwelling excessively on thoughts
- cautiousCareful to avoid risk
apprehensive · neurotic · high-strung · pessimistic · hand-wringing · catastrophizing · overprotective · hypersensitive
Overprotective caretaker
- nagPester repeatedly
- fussingAnxious, trivial agitation
- hoveringSuspended without support
- smotheringDepriving of air
meddling · overbearing · controlling · busybody · micromanaging · overanxious · fretting · clucking
Arousing fondness or affection
- lovableInspiring warm feelings
- caringShowing kind concern
- well-meaningSincerely trying to help
- concernedFeeling worry or interest
sweet · doting · devoted · attentive · thoughtful · protective · nurturing · tender
anxious
Troubled by uncertainty
- fretfulAnxiously irritable
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- overthinkingDwelling excessively on thoughts
cautious · apprehensive · neurotic · high-strung · pessimistic · hand-wringing · catastrophizing · overprotective · hypersensitive · vigilant
mother-hen
Overprotective caretaker
smothering · meddling · overbearing · controlling · busybody · micromanaging · overanxious · fretting · clucking · pestering
endearing
Arousing fondness or affection
- lovableInspiring warm feelings
- caringShowing kind concern
- well-meaningSincerely trying to help
concerned · sweet · doting · devoted · attentive · thoughtful · protective · nurturing · tender · solicitous
worry-wartsdaredevils
Those who seek thrills recklessly
thrill-seekers · adrenaline junkies · adventurers · gamblers · swashbucklers