English Explanatory Dictionary

worrisome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Causing worry; perturbing or vexing.
  2. Inclined to worry.

Pronunciation

/ˈwʌɹisəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-worrisome.wav /ˈwɜːɹisəm/ [ˈwɜː(ə)səm]

Word forms

worrisome more worrisome worrisomer most worrisome worrisomest

Etymology

From worry + -some.

Synonyms

alarming concerning troubling worryful
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