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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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 July 2025
There still are some worrisome offensive markers, however.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
That's especially worrisome for Black and Latina women, whom research shows are more often exposed to dangerous ingredients like formaldehyde in nail and hair products.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 July 2025
The most worrisome aspect is that striking first in these circumstances has an element of rationality.
—Robert A. Pape, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
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“Worrisome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worrisome. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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