worrisome

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈwʌɹisəm/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈwʌɹisəm/, /ˈwɝɹisəm/
• (AAVE) IPA: [ˈwɜː(ə)səm]

Adjective

worrisome

1. Causing worry; perturbing or vexing.
   • 2000, Lee Baer, Getting Control (Revised Edition) ISBN 1440621209:

     “Doesn't everyone call his doctor every week or two for reassurance about some worrisome symptom?”

2. (of a, person) Inclined to worry.

Translations

• French: anxiogène, inquiétant
• German: besorgniserregend
• Italian: preoccupante
• Portuguese: preocupante

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