Word
worrisome
Phoneticswor·ri·some
US/ˈwɝisəm/
UK/wˈʌɹisˌʌm/
Definition
adj. causing worry or concern. You use this to describe a situation or a problem that makes you feel uneasy or nervous.
adj. causing anxiety or concern; tending to provoke worry. Often used to describe trends, behaviors, or developments that suggest a potential negative outcome.
Examples
“The sudden drop in sales is a worrisome sign.”
“The doctor noted that the patient's high blood pressure was a worrisome development that required immediate attention.”
“While the initial results were promising, the researchers remained cautious, as the worrisome side effects observed in the trial suggested a need for further long-term study.”
Examples
simple
“The sudden drop in sales is a worrisome sign.”
contextual
“The doctor noted that the patient's high blood pressure was a worrisome development that required immediate attention.”
complex
“While the initial results were promising, the researchers remained cautious, as the worrisome side effects observed in the trial suggested a need for further long-term study.”
Etymology
From worry + -some.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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