Swither (Noun)
Meaning
Agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- He was in a swither about the upcoming job interview, constantly rehearsing what to say.
- Her sister was in such a swither that she couldn't sleep the night before her wedding.
- He got into a swither over the decision, constantly weighing the pros and cons.
- Her mother was in a swither thinking of her daughter's results, checking the computer every few minutes.
- His swither about not meeting the deadline turned into a vicious cycle of anxiety and self-doubt.