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worrisome Definition

wor·ri·some (-səm)

adjective

  1. causing worry or anxiety
  2. having a tendency to worry

worrisome Related Forms
wor·ri·somely adverb
worrisome Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • trend: To me, this incident reinforces a worrisome trend.
  • sign: Coupled with Garner's remarks, the planning document can be viewed as a worrisome sign of American " we know best " hubris.
  • aspect: Thus, the protection of the right to privacy is among the most worrisome aspects of the Information era.
  • development: In this matter, there are very worrisome developments in Asian countries, in particular in China.
  • tendency: Via these fourteen tracks they demonstrate an age-defying wisdom, worrisome tendencies and musical dexterity.
  • state: A shocking and worrisome state of affairs for all caff lovers.

Modifying Another Word

  • particularly: A slack worker in the field is particularly worrisome for informal market operations.
  • very: In this matter, there are very worrisome developments in Asian countries, in particular in China.
  • especially: For the three thinkers here, we might say that in cultural studies exists an especially worrisome form of deconstruction.
  • extremely: Our failure to make this a matter of conventional wisdom in today's world is extremely worrisome.
  • potentially: At least two potentially worrisome baboon viruses, for example, don't show up on any existing commercial tests.
  • so: Charity care or so worrisome for well into the if private non-group.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: The situation seems less worrisome in urban areas, with a 37 % rate.
  • become: Last year's events of testing and the development of long-range missiles and development of missile defenses have become worrisome.
worrisome Quotes

La mort, mon fils, est un bien pour tous les hommes; elle est la nuit de ce jour inquiet qu'on appelle la vie. Bernstein Death, my son, is a good for all; it is the night of this worrisome day that one calls life.

—Bernardin de Saint-Pierre,Jacques-Henri

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