be worrying

Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words

Used to describe a state or situation that causes anxiety.

worryingVERBS + worrying

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Examples (10)

  • The rapid spread of the virus is deeply worrying for global health organizations.
  • Her sudden change in mood was quite worrying to her friends and family.
  • If the trend continues, the future of the species will be worrying.
  • The lack of communication from the team has been worrying the project manager all week.
  • He felt that the silence from the other side was becoming worrying.
  • For many parents, the increasing online risks are extremely worrying.
  • Although not critical yet, the patient's test results could be worrying if they worsen.
  • The fact that no one has reported seeing them is particularly worrying.
  • We believe that the financial instability in the region is profoundly worrying.
  • The thought of failing can be worrying for students.