worrywart
nounUK /ˈwʌriwɔːt/
US /ˈwɜːriwɔːrt/
A worrywart is a person who worries a lot about small things.
My brother is such a worrywart that he checks his homework five times.
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2. Someone who always expects something bad to happen.
Don't be a worrywart; the rain will stop before the game.
3. A person who fusses over details others find unimportant.
Our worrywart neighbor called twice to ask if we locked the gate.
4. A playful name for a friend who panics easily.
Relax, worrywart, the test isn't until Friday!