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worrying

English → English

adj//ˈwʌriɪŋ//

(emotion) Worrying: causing anxiety, concern, or a feeling that something bad might happen; alarming

The doctor found the patient's sudden weight loss to be a very worrying symptom that required further tests.

(English) The doctor found the patient's sudden weight loss to be a very worrying symptom that required further tests.

There has been a worrying increase in the number of cyberattacks targeting small businesses this year.

(English) There has been a worrying increase in the number of cyberattacks targeting small businesses this year.

Entry ID: en:en:worrying · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary