worry
verb (used without object)
to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
worryingly
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a word derived from
worry.
Example Sentences
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After showing worryingly weak early interest, World Cup fans showed up at the last minute to boost Los Angeles hotel occupancy and room rates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
But leaders from the trust of a Birmingham-based school raised a further concern: girls at school might be worryingly quiet in class, but that's if they make it into school at all.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
They’ll first need to look past a worryingly high level of market volatility, nearly all of it linked to Iran war headlines and the Persian Gulf region.
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
U.S. stocks plunged on Friday after the PPI data pointed to worryingly persistent inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
You could just shake or nod,” he added hastily as Dobby’s head tilted worryingly close to the wall again.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
