Worryingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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worryingly

 

[ ˈwʌrɪɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a disturbing or concerning manner

Worryingly is an adverb that describes something that causes worry, concern, or anxiety. It is used to emphasize the seriousness or gravity of a situation.

Synonyms

alarmingly, concerningly, disturbingly

Examples of usage

  • The number of COVID-19 cases is worryingly high.
  • She looked worryingly pale after the accident.
  • The company's financial situation is worryingly unstable.

Translations

Translations of the word "worryingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preocupantemente

🇮🇳 चिंताजनक रूप से

🇩🇪 besorgniserregend

🇮🇩 mengkhawatirkan

🇺🇦 тривожно

🇵🇱 niepokojąco

🇯🇵 心配そうに

🇫🇷 inquiétant

🇪🇸 preocupantemente

🇹🇷 endişe verici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 걱정스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل مقلق

🇨🇿 znepokojeně

🇸🇰 znepokojujúco

🇨🇳 令人担忧地

🇸🇮 zaskrbljujoče

🇮🇸 áhyggjufullt

🇰🇿 алаңдатарлықтай

🇬🇪 შფოთვით

🇦🇿 narahatlıqla

🇲🇽 preocupantemente

Etymology

The word 'worryingly' is derived from the verb 'worry,' which has Old English origins. Over time, the adverb 'worryingly' evolved to emphasize the sense of concern or anxiety associated with the verb. It has been in use in the English language for centuries, reflecting the universal human experience of worry and concern.

See also: unworried, worried, worriedly, worrier, worry, worrying.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,548, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.