English Explanatory Dictionary

worrying

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inducing worry.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of worry
noun
  1. The act of worrying or harassing somebody.

Pronunciation

/ˈwʌɹi.ɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-worrying.wav /ˈwɝ.i.ɪŋ/ /ˈwʊɹi.ɪŋ/ /ˈwʊɹi.ɪŋɡ/ /ˈwʌɾe.ɪŋ/ /ˈwɐɹi.əŋ/

Word forms

worrying more worrying most worrying worryings

Etymology

From worry + -ing.

Synonyms

disquieting
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