worrying
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2.0
- adjective
- /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
:
preocupante
- Her persistent headaches are a worrying sign that she should see a doctor.
- particularly worrying
- more worrying
To me, I find that a worrying symptom of society really.
- To me, I find that a worrying symptom of society really.
- But it's, it's so it's so worrying that this is our attitude.
- Napoleon had won another crushing victory, but there were worrying signs for the French Emperor.
- So there are layers and layers and layers of freakishly worrying stuff about this, right?
- So that's super worrying and concerning.
- And it's in some ways it's kind of worrying because that should be more mainstream.
- And it's when I'm in it, it always feels a little worrying.
- That's really worrying and, and the police will have to react.
Examples
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The increase in pollution levels is particularly worrying for public health.
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The report highlighted several worrying trends in the economy that could affect jobs.
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And two... and this is far more worrying than the first one.
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Absolutely, and I think this is very worrying.
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Mum, Dad, I would just like to say that I have been doing some research, and I have some very worrying news to tell you.
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The former is more immediately worrying than the latter.
Academic text (1992) -
The damage that was being done to the country was very worrying, I think one was conscious of that.
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Will I finally get an answer to this perfectly reasonable and worrying question?
Blog text (26) -
The situation becomes even more worrying when disaggregated data is looked at.
Academic text (1990) -
Nodules that develop in men over the age of 70 are particularly worrying.
Academic text (2014)
Synonyms
304
4.2
Causing worry or fear
287
3.0
Causing someone to feel afraid
154
4.0
Causing worry or distress
94
3.7
Making people feel worried because something seems dangerous
41
3.9
Causing worry or concern
36
4.6
Causing strong worry and emotional pain
25
3.5
Making people feel worried
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6.2
Making someone feel very worried or upset
1
6.8
Something that makes you feel worried or uneasy
Making you feel worried or unsafe
Antonyms
How Worrying
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Worrying comes from the old verb worry, which once meant 'to choke' or 'grab' someone tightly. Imagine that tight, painful hold turning into a heavy feeling inside — that's why something 'worrying' makes you anxious.