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worrisome

[ wur-ee-suhm, wuhr- ]

adjective

  1. worrying, annoying, or disturbing; causing worry:

    a worrisome problem.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. inclined to worry.


worrisome

/ ˈʌɪə /

adjective

  1. causing worry; vexing
  2. tending to worry
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Derived Forms

  • ˈɴǰdz, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ɴǰ۾·dz· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of worrisome1

First recorded in 1835–45; worry + -some 1
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Here is something else that is very worrisome about young people in America and their levels of happiness.

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Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne has dubbed global tariffs "extremely worrisome" and is urging citizens to "buy smarter and buy local".

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—The bond market freakout: More worrisome to financial observers was weird, counterintuitive activity in the treasury bond market.

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Reid's resignation follows changes to the FIA statutes at the last FIA General Assembly that opponents have described as "a worrisome concentration of power" and a reduction in accountability.

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The prospect of major cuts in federal funding for community-level services is particularly worrisome for San Francisco leaders, who are facing a budget deficit of nearly $1 billion starting this year.

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