worrisome

adjective

wor·​ri·​some ˈwər-ē-səm How to pronounce worrisome (audio)
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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Like worrisome termites, cockroaches have a job to do, breaking down organic matter in the natural world. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025 Household ownership of the U.S. stock market is near a record, but that could be a worrisome development, according to Ned Davis Research. Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 June 2025 This is especially important, and worrisome, as Carney has been a longstanding supporter of pricing carbon at its social cost, somewhere between the Nordhaus and Stern recommended values. Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 That leaves de Meo to orchestrate a turnaround at the troubled luxury giant, dragged down by a steep slowdown at cash-cow brand Gucci, and worrisome wobbles at Saint Laurent and McQueen. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for worrisome

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of worrisome was in 1833

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“Worrisome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worrisome. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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worrisome

adjective
wor·​ri·​some ˈwər-ē-səm How to pronounce worrisome (audio)
ˈwə-rē-
1
: causing worry
worrisome news
2
: given to worrying
worrisome parents

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