people who are well but think they are ill or are worried about getting ill, and so take medicine or see a doctor when it is not necessary
The ‘worried well’ are everywhere: an estimated one in four doctor’s appointments is now taken up by someone who has absolutely nothing wrong with them.
Synonyms and related words
People who worry a lot
nebbish
the worried well
worrier
the worried well
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people who are well but think they are sick or are worried about getting sick, and so take medicine or see a doctor when it is not necessary
The “worried well” are everywhere: an estimated one in four doctor’s appointments is now taken up by someone who has absolutely nothing wrong with them.