worrying

Universal Words adjective that makes you worry: a worrying development / trend / sign * It must be worrying for you not to know where he is. * It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. * It's been a worrying time for us all. * The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. worryingly adverb: worryingly high levels of radiation * Worryingly, the plan contains few details on how spending will be cut.