adj

worrisome

WUH-ree-suhm

Worrisome (adj) means causing worry or unease. Example: “The sudden weight loss was worrisome enough that she booked a doctor's appointment.”

adj

Causing worry or unease.

"The sudden weight loss was worrisome enough that she booked a doctor's appointment."

"A worrisome silence fell over the newsroom."

How to use worrisome

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that makes you worried.

When to use it

More common in American English than British English, where "worrying" is often preferred as the adjective.

more worrisome comparative, worrisomer comparative, most worrisome superlative, worrisomest superlative

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The sudden weight loss was _____ enough that she booked a doctor's appointment.

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What does “worrisome” mean?

The word “worrisome” means causing worry or unease. In plain terms, something that makes you worried.

How do you pronounce “worrisome”?

“Worrisome” is pronounced WUH-ree-suhm (/ˈwʌɹisəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “worrisome” in a sentence?

Here is “worrisome” used in a sentence: “The sudden weight loss was worrisome enough that she booked a doctor's appointment.”

What is another word for “worrisome”?

Words with a similar meaning to “worrisome” include alarming, concerning and troubling.

What part of speech is “worrisome”?

“Worrisome” is an adjective.

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