WORRIMENT

troublesomeness, inconvenience, worriment

(noun) a difficulty that causes anxiety

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

worriment (countable and uncountable, plural worriments)

The act of worrying; anxiety.

A worrying situation or thing.

Source: Wiktionary


Wor"ri*ment, n. Etym: [See Worry.]

Definition: Trouble; anxiety; worry. [Colloq. U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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17 November 2024

MONASTICISM

(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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