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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The American defenders, who can be a worrisome bunch, missed assignments on Paraguay’s lone goal in the second half.
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Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
People usually seek medical attention after experiencing worrisome symptoms, including hives, dizziness, difficulty breathing and swelling of the lips, throat, tongue or eyelids.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The changes are also especially worrisome for those living along the shores of Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The trip seems a little less worrisome after the three wins against Boston, as the Rays had lost 10 of their previous 13 games and all but percentage points of what had been a 5½-game lead in the American League East.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
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Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
People usually seek medical attention after experiencing worrisome symptoms, including hives, dizziness, difficulty breathing and swelling of the lips, throat, tongue or eyelids.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The changes are also especially worrisome for those living along the shores of Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The trip seems a little less worrisome after the three wins against Boston, as the Rays had lost 10 of their previous 13 games and all but percentage points of what had been a 5½-game lead in the American League East.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
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“Worrisome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worrisome. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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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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