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worrisome

[wur-ee-suhm, wuhr-] / ˈwɜr i səm, ˈwʌr- /


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Worrisome signs for the economy also weighed on investors Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Worrisome forecasts and technical glitches with remote school gave way to sunshine in New York City by Tuesday afternoon, as the storm moved out of the area without as much drama as initially feared.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Worrisome new data show it is up to the challenge.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 27, 2022

Worrisome sign for winter: COVID-19 is moving north and west for the winter as people head indoors, close their windows and breathe stagnant air.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021

Worrisome thoughts may enter their brain, and it is completely normal for children to be troubled by fears of death, losing their parents or some other terrible thing.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2016




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