noun
adj
verb
Freq #3429
Meanings
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1
adj
Causing you to feel anxious or concerned.
The slow sales figures were a worrying sign for the company.
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2
noun
The act of feeling anxious about something.
All that worrying kept her awake at night.
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3
verb
Present participle of worry.
Stop worrying and try to get some sleep.
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Etymology
From Middle English werying, equivalent to worry + -ing.
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