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Meaning of "worrisome" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WORRISOME

worrisome  [ˈwʌrɪsəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORRISOME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Worrisome is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WORRISOME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

worrisome

Worry

Worry refers to the thoughts, images and emotions of a negative nature in which mental attempts are made to avoid anticipated potential threats. As an emotion it is experienced as anxiety or concern about a real or imagined issue, often personal issues such as health or finances, or broader issues such as environmental pollution and social or technological change. Most people experience short-lived periods of worry in their lives without incident; indeed, a moderate amount of worrying may even have positive effects, if it prompts people to take precautions or avoid risky behaviours. Excessive worry is the main component of generalized anxiety disorder.

Definition of worrisome in the English dictionary

The definition of worrisome in the dictionary is causing worry; vexing. Other definition of worrisome is tending to worry.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WORRISOME


abomasum
ˌæbəˈmeɪsəm
alyssum
ˈælɪsəm
cloysome
ˈklɔɪsəm
crissum
ˈkrɪsəm
dodecaphonism
ˌdəʊdɛkəˈfɒnɪsəm
drearisome
ˈdrɪərɪsəm
eyesome
ˈaɪsəm
fideicommissum
ˌfɪdɪaɪkəˈmɪsəm
flaysome
ˈfleɪsəm
gaysome
ˈɡeɪsəm
jissom
ˈdʒɪsəm
lissom
ˈlɪsəm
lissome
ˈlɪsəm
noisome
ˈnɔɪsəm
noysome
ˈnɔɪsəm
omasum
əʊˈmeɪsəm
playsome
ˈpleɪsəm
toysome
ˈtɔɪsəm
waesome
ˈweɪsəm
wearisome
ˈwɪərɪsəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WORRISOME

worn-out
wornness
worral
worricow
worried
worried well
worriedly
worrier
worries
worriment
worrisomely
worrisomeness
worrit
worry
worry beads
worry line
worryguts
worrying
worryingly
worrywart

WORDS THAT END LIKE WORRISOME

awesome
awsome
bothersome
chromosome
cumbersome
episome
fearsome
flavoursome
foursome
gruesome
handsome
lonesome
peroxisome
some
threesome
tiresome
trisome
troublesome
wholesome
winsome

Synonyms and antonyms of worrisome in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WORRISOME»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «worrisome» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of worrisome

Translation of «worrisome» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WORRISOME

Find out the translation of worrisome to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of worrisome from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «worrisome» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

令人担忧
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

preocupante
570 millions of speakers

English

worrisome
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिंताजनक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ومما يثير القلق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

беспокойство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

preocupante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঝামেলাপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inquiétant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Membimbangkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

besorgniserregend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

厄介な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

우려
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Worrisome
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đáng lo ngại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உண்டாகின்றன-
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिंताजनक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

endişe verici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

preoccupante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niepokojące
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неспокій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

îngrijorătoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανησυχητικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kommerwekkende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oroande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bekymringsfullt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of worrisome

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORRISOME»

The term «worrisome» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.787 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WORRISOME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about worrisome

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORRISOME»

Discover the use of worrisome in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to worrisome and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Worrisome Words: A Spiritual Study
This book is a spiritual study of words that are often defined through our own experiences instead of according to God's wisdom. It is an example of how we can break through the barrier of words in order to walk on in God's call.
Terrie L. Knox, 2003
2
Worrisome Wilf
Worrisome Wilf doesn't like going to bed.
Séan Baldwin, Martin Gordon, 2011
3
How to Get Rid of Stress and Live A Worrisome Lifestyle at ...
Dannie Elwins. Donnie Elwins How To Ge'r Rid Of Siress And Live A Worrisome Lifes'ryle A'r All Times How To Get Rid Of Stress And Live A Worrisome. Front Cover.
Dannie Elwins, 2010
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Melody Gardot Worrisome Heart: Piano/Vocal/chords
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). American jazz singer and musician, Melody Gardot's soulful and insightful debut album Worrisome Heart was released to roaring reviews.
Alfred Publishing Staff, Melody Gardot, 2009
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"A Solution to a Worrisome Problem": The Rhetoric of ...
The goal of this study is to demonstrate how rhetorical analyses of public discourse artifacts and practices reveal science as a civic discourse---with highly epideictic and deliberative purposes---that guides public policy decisions made ...
James Robert Heiman, 2006
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Worrisome Wilf's Beastly Bedtime
Worrisome Wilf is a little boy with a big imagination! Can he go to bed before the likes of a three-headed ninja, a tribe of lost aliens and an army of tiny robots disturb his sleep?
Sean Baldwin, Sean Baldwin & Martin Gordon, 2013
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Breast Ultrasound
Multiple different pathologic conditions may cause nipple discharge, some serious enough to require surgical treatment, others less worrisome. Whether the discharge is spontaneous or present only when expressed is also an important factor.
A. Thomas Stavros, Cynthia L. Rapp, Steve H. Parker, 2004
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The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for ...
It can be really difficult to let go of worrisome thoughts. Think about it: worry makes us aware of problems we may encounter in the future. No matter how unlikely these future occurrences may be, they are definitely things we wouldn't want to ...
Alexander Chapman, Kim Gratz, Matthew Tull, 2011
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Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry : Workbook: Workbook
Other thoughts may enter your mind, particularly worrisome thoughts. Don't get upset or try to get rid of these thoughts. Instead, gently bring your concentration back to the physical sensations. By redirecting your attention, you will learn to ...
Anxiety Disorders Behavioral Research Program University of California Michelle G. Craske Department of Psychology and Director, Los Angeles, David H. Barlow Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders Boston University, 2006
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Issues in Behavioral Psychology: 2013 Edition
University. of. Tokyo: The. reb0und. effect. in. the. unSucceSSful. Suppression. of. worrisome. th0ughts. By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Psychology & Psychiatry J ournal — Investigators discuss new findings in Behavior Research.
‎2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORRISOME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term worrisome is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Worrisome' increase in drug arrests spurs jump in N.D. crime rate
BISMARCK – North Dakota law enforcement agencies reported a record 4,000 drug arrests last year, a “worrisome” increase that contributed to a 4.4 percent ... «Grand Forks Herald, Jul 15»
2
Pak flag waving: BSP terms PM Modi's silence as 'worrisome'
We have also seen that Indian government is showing a very weak posturing over there, this is something which is very worrisome.....Prime Minister Modi's ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
3
Fifa corruption: South Africa cash 'worrisome'
Tokyo Sexwale told the BBC the US allegations were "worrisome". The government says it paid $10m to accounts controlled by then Fifa vice-president Jack ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
4
80% of Sunscreens Don't Really Work or Have 'Worrisome
Summer is around the corner, and when it comes to sunscreen, it's important to know how to stay covered. Yet new research published in the Journal of the ... «TIME, May 15»
5
A Sharp Spike in Honeybee Deaths Deepens a Worrisome Trend
A prolonged and mysterious die-off of the nation's honeybees, a trend worrisome both to beekeepers and to farmers who depend on the insects to pollinate their ... «New York Times, May 15»
6
South Korea tells North to halt 'worrisome' sub missile project
North Korea said Saturday it has successfully test-fired a newly developed ballistic missile from a submarine in what would be the latest display of the ... «Yahoo News, May 15»
7
BLM: Rosemont Mine plans worrisome now, just like before
A major issue is whether the Rosemont Mine might dry up Cienega Creek, home to many imperiled species of birds, fish, frogs, snakes and plants. «Arizona Daily Star, May 15»
8
Stretch marks worrisome issue for new, expecting mothers: Survey
New Delhi: If one goes by a survey, most new and expecting mothers consider stretch marks as one of the most worrisome issues with respect to their physical ... «Zee News, May 15»
9
Howard Dean: Hillary's Negative Numbers "Not Terribly Worrisome
HOWARD DEAN: It's not terribly worrisome. First of all there's no 'there' there. The press has been talking about this for two weeks and yet to find anything ... «RealClearPolitics, May 15»
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Russian hackers accessed Obama's email in 'worrisome' White …
“It's the Russian angle to this that's particularly worrisome,” one other official said, as the hack on the White House might be a response from Russia following the ... «BGR, Apr 15»

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