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as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety
the patient's erratic behavior has become increasingly worrisome
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as in uneasy
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
worrisome looks passed between the two coworkers as the personnel manager began to enumerate the company's financial woes
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Recent Examples of worrisome
Even more worrisome was the impact on inflation concerns.
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Benzinga, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Faulk should be more stout against the run than Robinson, but the drop in pass production is worrisome — the plunge in sacks from seven in 2024 to two last season and tackles for loss for 11 to five.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The team’s seventh loss in eight games also saw one of its top players leave early with a worrisome injury.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
If Sheehan came into camp hoping to earn a starting spot, his performance was worrisome at times.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Benzinga, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Faulk should be more stout against the run than Robinson, but the drop in pass production is worrisome — the plunge in sacks from seven in 2024 to two last season and tackles for loss for 11 to five.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The team’s seventh loss in eight games also saw one of its top players leave early with a worrisome injury.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
If Sheehan came into camp hoping to earn a starting spot, his performance was worrisome at times.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worrisome
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Most disturbing, the largest net loss of IRS filers continues to be among young adults.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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So, yes, Reingold’s story identified some disturbing failures.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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That neighbor also raised concerns about security, saying fewer on-site resources and changes in how calls are handled have left some people feeling uneasy.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the war in Iran stretches into a fifth week, investors who had been hopeful for a quick resolution are growing increasingly uneasy about the real-world fallout from the conflict.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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The unsolved nature of the Bradley case is unsettling, to say the least.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Skeptics point out oral exams can be unsettling for students who are shy or have serious anxiety, but clarifying the format ahead of time and starting with softball questions can help, says Carolyn Aslan, who leads Cornell’s oral exam training.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Iran continues to fire missiles at Israel each day, disrupting the lives of millions of anxious and exhausted voters.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investors have grown more anxious about inflation, with Treasury yields rising and consumer surveys showing short‑term price expectations drifting upward.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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His lack of potency was especially troubling since the Kings seemed to get only one line to heat up at a time.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In short, the experiments paint a troubling picture of the security implications of letting AI models loose on entire operating systems.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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His absence comes at a tense moment in his second term.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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The park department began managing Fair Park in September, scrambling to transition and set up contracts for services like security and events after a tense split from its previous operator.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The idea of frightening children into basic courtesy scares Miss Manners.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Facing the future may mean confronting difficult questions and frightening scenarios.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Who isn’t nervous meeting the prospective in-laws for the first time?—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jason Bateman delivers the mundane analogy like a pro, blending sincerity and uncertainty inside his singular, nervous vocal rhythms.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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