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Meaning of worrisome
The primary meaning of "worrisome" is causing worry or concern.
Etymology of worrisome
The word "worrisome" has its roots in the Old English and Middle English words "wurian" or "worian," which mean to cause trouble or to harass, and the suffix "-some," which forms adjectives indicating a tendency or likelihood.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe things that cause worry or concern.
Synonyms
troubling
disturbing
unsettling
disquieting
alarming
unnerving
perturbing
distressing
worrisome
disconcerting
uncomfortable
anxious
apprehensive
fearful
uneasy
concerned
nervous
jittery
fidgety
queasy
apprehensive
foreboding
ominous
Ominous
threatening
menacing
intimidating
scary
frightful
terrifying
petrifying
haunting
creepy
spooky
unnerving
hair-raising
chilling
blood-curdling
spine-tingling
eerie
weird
uncanny
Definitions
- Giving cause for worry or concern, troublesome, or unsettling.
- Causing someone to feel anxious or uneasy about a possible problem or danger.
Usage Examples
- The company's financial situation is worrisome, and investors are getting anxious.
- The news of the hurricane's approach was worrisome for the coastal residents.
- The doctor found a worrisome spot on the patient's X-ray and decided to run more tests.
Antonyms
reassuring
comforting
soothing
calming
relieving
heartening
encouraging
uplifting
promising
hopeful
optimistic
positive
favorable
propitious
auspicious
benign
harmless
innocuous
non-threatening
mild
moderate
pleasant
agreeable
delightful
charming
appealing
attractive
inviting
welcoming