worrisome
adjective
wor·ri·some
ˈwər-ē-səm 
ˈwə-rē-
1
: causing distress or worry
worrisome news
2
: inclined to worry or fret
investors feeling worrisome
worrisomely
adverb
worrisomeness
noun
Examples of worrisome in a Sentence
There is the worrisome possibility of hurricane damage on the coast.
the patient's erratic behavior has become increasingly worrisome
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Too many big gains proved worrisome, as far as Minter was concerned.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The large gap between the sides is certainly worrisome for Tigers fans who want to see one of the most dominant arms in recent memory stay with their beloved team.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The concern over their budget and the uncertainty over their health care coverage send her thoughts into yet another worrisome spiral with just two weeks until open enrollment begins.
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While these findings are worrisome, scientists stressed that the research represents a relatively small pool of athletes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The large gap between the sides is certainly worrisome for Tigers fans who want to see one of the most dominant arms in recent memory stay with their beloved team.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The concern over their budget and the uncertainty over their health care coverage send her thoughts into yet another worrisome spiral with just two weeks until open enrollment begins.
—Ali Swenson, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
While these findings are worrisome, scientists stressed that the research represents a relatively small pool of athletes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Worrisome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worrisome. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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worrisome
adjective
wor·ri·some
ˈwər-ē-səm
ˈwə-rē-
1
: causing worry
worrisome news
2
: given to worrying
worrisome parents
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