worrisome

[ wur-ee-suhm, wuhr- ]
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adjective
  1. worrying, annoying, or disturbing; causing worry: a worrisome problem.

  2. inclined to worry.

Origin of worrisome

1
First recorded in 1835–45; worry + -some1

Other words for worrisome

Other words from worrisome

  • wor·ri·some·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for worrisome

worrisome

/ (ˈwʌrɪsəm) /


adjective
  1. causing worry; vexing

  2. tending to worry

Derived forms of worrisome

  • worrisomely, adverb

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