worrisome

[ wur-ee-suhm, wuhr- ]

adjective

1. worrying, annoying, or disturbing; causing worry:

   a worrisome problem.

   Synonyms: irksome, trying, troublesome

2. inclined to worry.

worrisome

/ ˈwʌrɪsəm /

adjective

1. causing worry; vexing
2. tending to worry

Derived Forms

• ˈworrisomely, adverb

Other Words From

• worri·some·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of worrisome¹

First recorded in 1835–45; worry + -some ¹

Example Sentences

It should also be assessed how frightening, worrisome or harmful they are considered to be.

From Science Daily

Cooking with any plastic utensil has long been seen as worrisome because heat can cause chemicals in the plastic to migrate into the food you’re about to eat.

From Los Angeles Times

The post-election period has already brought worrisome signs that this will not be true of the Republican majority in Congress and on the Supreme Court under Trump.

From Salon

The surveys assessed personal and family history of skin cancer, melanoma risk factors, and the history of each worrisome skin spot, among other factors.

From Science Daily

“The thing that is worrisome is, in the last administration, there were at least some guardrails,” Erwin said.

From Salon

Related Words

• alarming
• bothersome
• disquieting
• disturbing
• upsetting
• vexing
• worrying