worrisome

worrisome
worrisomely, adv.
/werr"ee seuhm, wur"-/, adj.
1. worrying, annoying, or disturbing; causing worry: a worrisome problem.
2. inclined to worry.
[1835-45; WORRY + -SOME1]
Syn. 1. vexing, troublesome, trying, irksome.

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