worrisome

[wur-ee-suhm, wuhr-]

adjective

1. worrying, annoying, or disturbing; causing worry.

   a worrisome problem.

   Synonyms: irksome, trying, troublesome

2. inclined to worry.

worrisome

/ ˈwʌrɪsəm /

adjective

1. causing worry; vexing

2. tending to worry

Other Word Forms

• worrisomely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of worrisome¹

First recorded in 1835–45; worry + -some ¹

Example Sentences

One worrisome trend, they said, is the production of highly caricatured “War of Resistance god-tier dramas” that feature ludicrously unrealistic story lines and scenes.

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With the World Cup on the books for next year and the Summer Olympics gearing up in 2028, the growing decline in tourism is worrisome for many across all industries.

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In January, the Supreme Court called it "worrisome" that case listings at the Allahabad High Court are unpredictable, saying the system had completely collapsed.

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These macro issues are worrisome, but there is a quiet and surprisingly more personal danger: AI makes us boring.

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But a 30-23 setback against Nevada Las Vegas that was followed by a 35-10 blowout against New Mexico showcased a series of worrisome trends.

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Related Words

• alarming 
• bothersome 
• disquieting 
• disturbing 
• upsetting 
• vexing 
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