Pronunciation: /ˈwʌriɪŋ/
verb to feel uneasy or concerned about something; to be anxious or troubled
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
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.
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.
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