1
as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety
the patient's erratic behavior has become increasingly worrisome
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as in uneasy
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
worrisome looks passed between the two coworkers as the personnel manager began to enumerate the company's financial woes
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Recent Examples of worrisome
The United States has long been the world’s largest arms exporter, and a worrisome order backlog has accrued for the country’s weapons.
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Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
Those numbers are not worrisome yet but indicate that some are in financial distress.
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Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The American defenders, who can be a worrisome bunch, missed assignments on Paraguay’s lone goal in the second half.
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Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
The changes are also especially worrisome for those living along the shores of Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes.
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Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for worrisome
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
Those numbers are not worrisome yet but indicate that some are in financial distress.
—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The American defenders, who can be a worrisome bunch, missed assignments on Paraguay’s lone goal in the second half.
—
Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
The changes are also especially worrisome for those living along the shores of Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes.
—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for worrisome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worrisome
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There were many disturbing parts of Kerstin’s story left unpursued.
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The film is a modern take on the creature horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature.
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The company and the government have since seemed to settle into an uneasy truce.
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But some retirees remain uneasy about security concerns, healthcare quality, and property ownership structures.
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After all, Against Nature is all about the unsettling atmosphere and the senses.
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Seeking a fresh start, Ellie moves into a house on Delaney Row hoping to leave her troubled past behind, only to discover that her new home is steeped in dark secrets and unsettling mysteries.
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Max is accompanied on his adventures by anxious robot C-3PO AB Sitter, and FX, a magical alien masquerading as a toy who can turn the kid's implausibly impressive sand sculptures into fully functioning robots.
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America’s centennial in 1876 was celebrated with a grand exhibition that projected an image of national unity and inventiveness in the anxious aftermath of civil war and recession.
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The June 14 shooting has outraged community members and prompted protests in the small town of Senatobia, where residents point to a string of troubling encounters with police in recent years.
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This year’s line-hardening—by my count, some twenty-three per cent of cases—is both remarkable and troubling.
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In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
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Both of these factors lead to tense – but also quite funny –moments.
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The hypocrisy is stunning, and frightening.
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Yes, the Scots played poorly, but Brazil’s brilliant roster of attacking talent capitalized on mistakes with frightening efficiency.
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At Clis boutique in Melrose Park, owner Jeimmy Espina is nervous and overwhelmed by the number of dead and injured in her home country.
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Apple head honchos are nervous about cybersecurity – and one reason might be a recent supply chain attack on supplier Tata, the largest Indian company of its kind to ink a partnership with the front-running American smartphone company.
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“Worrisome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worrisome. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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