Worrisome

Pronunciation: /ˈwʌr.i.səm/

Definitions of worrisome

adjective causing or characterized by worry or anxiety

Example Sentences

A1 The dark clouds in the sky were worrisome for the farmers.

A2 Her constant lateness was becoming worrisome to her friends.

B1 The worrisome trend of rising unemployment rates is a cause for concern.

B2 The worrisome news of a potential economic downturn has investors on edge.

C1 The worrisome implications of climate change require urgent action from world leaders.

C2 The worrisome lack of progress in peace negotiations is hindering diplomatic efforts.

Examples of worrisome in a Sentence

formal The worrisome trend of declining sales is a cause for concern for the company.

informal I find it worrisome that she still hasn't replied to my message.

slang It's pretty worrisome that he keeps ghosting you like that.

figurative The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a worrisome sign of an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of worrisome

• past tense: worried
• plural: worrisomes
• comparative: more worrisome
• superlative: most worrisome
• present tense: worry
• future tense: will worry
• perfect tense: have worried
• continuous tense: is worrying
• singular: worrisome
• positive degree: worrisome
• infinitive: to worry
• gerund: worrying
• participle: worried

Origin and Evolution of worrisome

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'worrisome' originated from the combination of the word 'worry' and the suffix '-some'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something causing worry or anxiety, the word 'worrisome' has evolved to also encompass things that are troublesome or concerning.