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worrisome

/ˈwɒrɪsəm/ adjective · British & US

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What does worrisome mean?

adjective

Causing worry or anxiety; giving grounds for concern.

Example

"The worrisome news about the company's financial situation sent the stock price plummeting."

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Words that share this root

worry worried worrisome worrisomeness

What's another word for worrisome?

alarming disturbing troubling concerning frightening apprehensive

What's the opposite of worrisome?

reassuring calming soothing

Rhymes with worrisome

somber tomb domb gromb