American English pronunciation
How to pronounce worrying
IPA transcription: ['wɚiɪŋ]
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Noun
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the act of harassing someone
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the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
“vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw”
Verb
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be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
“I worry about my job”
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be on the mind of
“I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift”
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be concerned with
“I worry about my grades”
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disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
“I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me”
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lacerate by biting
“the dog worried his bone”
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touch or rub constantly
“The old man worried his beads”
Adjective
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causing distress or worry or anxiety
“distressing (or disturbing) news”
“lived in heroic if something distressful isolation”
“a disturbing amount of crime”
“a revelation that was most perturbing”
“a new and troubling thought”
“in a particularly worrisome predicament”
“a worrying situation”
“a worrying time”
Usage examples
- She really thinks we should prioritize our health and safety before worrying the finances.
- Worryingly, the radio signal became weaker.
- Securing funding was a persistently worrying issue throughout the early development of the engine.
- Worryingly, the radio signal became weaker.
- Worryingly, the radio signal became weaker.
- Worryingly, the radio signal became weaker.
- Worryingly, the radio signal became weaker.
- Worryingly, the radio signal became weaker.
- Worryingly, the radio signal became weaker.
- Worryingly, the radio signal became weaker.