worrisome
adjective/ˈwɜrisəm/
Frequency rank: #14,692 most common English word
Meaning
causing worry or anxiety; disturbing.
Example sentence
The doctor said the test results were worrisome and recommended further examination.
Synonyms & related words
- concerning
- troubling
- alarming
- disturbing
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