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worrisome

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


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India's ministry of external affairs later released a statement calling attacks on commercial shipping in the region "deeply worrisome".

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

The reason this huge influx is worrisome is that money flows are a contrarian indicator.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

It’s not incredibly worrisome, just something to be mindful about when making your soup.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

If that sounds worrisome, the hapless bachelors of Violet Du Feng’s documentary may put one’s mind at rest about angry, frustrated men.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

But the worrisome reports of what was happening in Germany became harder and harder to avoid.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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