Worrisome (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The news of the impending storm was worrisome for the residents of the coastal town.
- Rising inflation and unemployment rates have created a worrisome economic situation.
- The worrisome diagnosis made the family anxious about the patient's future.
- The recent increase in cybercrime is a worrisome trend that needs to be addressed.
- The doctor's expression made the patient feel that the test results were worrisome.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Not reassuring; tending to cause anxiety.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient's test results were worrisome, indicating a need for further evaluation and treatment.
- Her worrisome behavior in class had the teacher concerned for her well-being at home.
- The doctor couldn't offer any reassuring news, only worrisome possibilities to consider in the diagnosis.
- The economic forecast was worrisome, predicting a severe downturn for the upcoming year.
- His worrisome comments about the safety of the amusement park ride left me hesitant to get on.