worrisome
worrisome
Definition
wor·ri·some (-səm)
adjective
- causing worry or anxiety
- having a tendency to worry
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
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.
