cankerfret

/ˈkæŋkəfrɛt/

Definitions

1. verb

to feel anxious or apprehensive, especially about something that may happen in the future

“She has been cankerfret about the exam results for weeks.”

2. noun

a feeling of anxiety or apprehension, especially about something that may happen in the future

“Her cankerfret about the job interview kept her awake all night.”

Synonyms

  • apprehend
  • fret
  • worry

Antonyms

  • calm
  • reassure