Pronunciation: /ˈwʌriɪŋ/

Definitions of worrying

verb to feel uneasy or concerned about something; to be anxious or troubled

Example Sentences

A1 I am worrying about my exam tomorrow.

A2 She is worrying too much about what others think of her.

B1 He has been worrying about his job security for months.

B2 After the accident, she couldn't stop worrying about her friend's well-being.

C1 Despite her success, she is constantly worrying about the future.

C2 Even with all his wealth, he still finds himself worrying about his health.

adjective causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example Sentences

A1 I am worrying about my exam tomorrow.

A2 She is worrying about her upcoming job interview.

B1 The worrying news about the economy has affected many people.

B2 Despite worrying forecasts, the team remained optimistic about their chances.

C1 His worrying behavior raised concerns among his friends and family.

C2 The worrying trend of increasing pollution levels is a major cause for alarm.

Examples of worrying in a Sentence

formal The worrying trend of declining sales has caused concern among the board members.

informal I find it worrying that he hasn't replied to my messages for days.

slang She's been worrying about her grades non-stop.

figurative The dark clouds hovering above the city were a worrying sign of an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of worrying

past tense

worried

plural

worries

comparative

more worrying

superlative

most worrying

present tense

worry

future tense

will worry

perfect tense

have worried

continuous tense

is worrying

singular

worry

positive degree

worrying

infinitive

to worry

gerund

worrying

participle

worried

Origin and Evolution of worrying

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'worrying' originated from the Old English word 'wyrgan', which means to strangle or to choke.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'worrying' evolved to signify a state of anxiety or concern about something.