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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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
These worrisome economic trends come as new car prices keep pushing higher, currently averaging around $50,000 and forcing many buyers to increasingly stretch out loan lengths.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Another worrisome element of in-flight theft is that most cases go unreported, leaving little to no recourse for victims.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Ongoing, worrisome drought conditions across South Florida prompted water managers to issue a water-shortage warning for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties on Friday.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Worrisome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worrisome. Accessed 17 Feb. 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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