US /ˈwʌɹ.i.ɪŋ/ UK /ˈwʌɹ.i.ɪŋ/
noun adj verb Freq #3429

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Causing you to feel anxious or concerned.

    The slow sales figures were a worrying sign for the company.

  2. 2
    noun

    The act of feeling anxious about something.

    All that worrying kept her awake at night.

  3. 3
    verb

    Present participle of worry.

    Stop worrying and try to get some sleep.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · causing you to feel anxious... disquietingworrisome

Etymology

From Middle English werying, equivalent to worry + -ing.

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