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worrisome Synonyms

Another word for worrisome

Choosing another word for worrisome depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing anxiety, distress, or concern; troubling.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
troubling
concerning
unsettling
disquieting
Strong
distressing
alarming
disturbing
perturbing
vexing

• adjective (Context 2)

Inclined to worry or feel anxious; apprehensive.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
anxious
apprehensive
fretful
Strong
uneasy
nervous

Opposites of worrisome

The opposite of worrisome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reassuring
carefree
untroubled
comforting
easygoing
encouraging
serene
promising
See all opposites of worrisome

• Nearby Words

worried
worriedly
worrier
worrisome
worrisomely
worry
worrying

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Worrisome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/worrisome
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