worrying | worrisome
Meaning(s)
1. causing concern or alarm, creating anxiety/distress
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
worrying trend/situation/development
Analysis
'Worrying' is an adjective used to describe something which causes anxiety about actual or perceived problems or something that generates a feeling of concern. You can have a 'worrying situation' or hear a 'worrying statistic' for example. This is an adjective you will find used in formal and informal situations.
Social Examples (Advance)
- For many students, the rising cost of student loans is very worrying, they are taking longer and longer to repay.
- The rise in gun violence in American schools is a worrying trend.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- The outcome of the lawsuit could be a worrying result for companies that tolerated similar shady practices.