worrying
Translation
worrying, concerning, troubling
Examples
It's a worrying trend.
It's a worrying trend.
The news is very worrying.
The news is very worrying.
Grammar Patterns
a worrying ((noun)) describes a noun The report contains some worrying facts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: concerning, alarming, troubling; Antonyms: reassuring, comforting
Etymology
From Old English 'wyrgan' (to strangle), which evolved to mean 'to harass' and then 'to cause anxiety'. The '-ing' suffix forms the adjective.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'worrying' thought is 'ringing' an alarm bell in your head.