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
Synonyms
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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After Biden's worrisome debate performance, his campaign put forth an aggressive playbook to retake ground: blitz the trail with campaign events and media interviews, and hammer away at Trump.
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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 17 July 2024
Parsons — last seen on Broadway in the four-time Tony nominated work Mother Play, will portray the stage narrator — with Holmes as worrisome matriarch Mrs. Webb and Deutch in her Broadway debut as daughter Emily Webb.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
How energy drink ingredients can lead to medical emergencies
Although energy drinks have been linked with a range of worrisome health effects, some of the biggest concerns are related to their effects on the cardiovascular system and the heart’s rhythm in particular.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 17 July 2024
Today, the outlook for the bay’s blue crab population is once again worrisome, with scientists racing to understand the latest challenges limiting crab reproduction and the impact of new threats such as blue catfish.
—Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 17 July 2024
Parsons — last seen on Broadway in the four-time Tony nominated work Mother Play, will portray the stage narrator — with Holmes as worrisome matriarch Mrs. Webb and Deutch in her Broadway debut as daughter Emily Webb.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
How energy drink ingredients can lead to medical emergencies
Although energy drinks have been linked with a range of worrisome health effects, some of the biggest concerns are related to their effects on the cardiovascular system and the heart’s rhythm in particular.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 17 July 2024
Today, the outlook for the bay’s blue crab population is once again worrisome, with scientists racing to understand the latest challenges limiting crab reproduction and the impact of new threats such as blue catfish.
—Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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“Worrisome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worrisome. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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