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worrisome

/ˈwɜːr.i.səm/
wor · ri · some
Adverb:worrisomely
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• adjective

1

Causing anxiety, distress, or concern; troubling.

Example

"The sudden drop in water levels across the regional reservoirs is a worrisome trend for local farmers."

2

Inclined to worry or feel anxious; apprehensive.

Example

"Having a worrisome nature, he checked all the doors and windows twice before leaving for his trip."

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• Nearby Words

worried
worriedly
worrier
worrisome
worrisomely
worry
worrying

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late 17th-century English from the root 'worry' (from Old English 'wyrgan', originally meaning 'to strangle') combined with the suffix '-some'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Worrisome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/worrisome
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