worrying
intermediateB2/ˈwɜːriɪŋ/ · wor-ry-ing
causing anxiety or distress; troubling.
Meanings
causing anxiety or distress; troubling.
پریشان کن؛ جس سے فکر ہو.
فکر انگیز
fikr angez
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- worrying trend
- worrying signs
- worrying thoughts
Example Sentences
The worrying situation has led to increased stress levels among employees.
فکر انگیز صورتحال نے ملازمین میں دباؤ کی سطح بڑھا دی ہے۔
Fikr angez soorat-e-haal ne mulazmeen mein dabaao ki satah barha di hai.
She has been experiencing worrying thoughts that keep her awake at night.
اسے ایسے فکر انگیز خیالات کا سامنا ہے جو اسے رات کو جگائے رکھتے ہیں۔
Usay aise fikr angez khayalat ka samna hai jo use raat ko jagaye rakhte hain.
The doctor expressed worry over the worrying test results.
ڈاکٹر نے فکر انگیز ٹیسٹ کے نتائج پر فکرمندی کا اظہار کیا۔
Doctor ne fikr angez test ke nataij par fikarmandi ka izhar kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'worrying' as an ongoing loop of anxious thoughts.
Imagine a person pacing back and forth, looking worried about something.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میری فکروں کا گھر ہے یہ کس کا انتظار، میں کیوں ہوں محوِ فکر ہر بار۔
Meri fikron ka ghar hai yeh kis ka intezar, main kyun hoon mehv-e-fikr har baar.
This is the house of my thoughts, waiting for whom, why am I lost in worry every time.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
فکر کر کے کچھ نہیں ہوتا۔
Fikr kar ke kuch nahi hota.
Worrying doesn't accomplish anything.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wyrgan" — to strangle, to cause distress
First known use: 15th century
The word 'worrying' evolved from Old English, with roots indicating anxiety and distress, becoming synonymous with mental concern over situations.