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pre-worrying

adjectiveformal/ɐ̃.ti.ɔ.ku.ˈpɐ̃.tɨ/rare

an·te·o·cu·pan·te

Definition

That occupies or worries in advance; that causes prior concern. (Very rare term)
(Rare) The uncertainty was a pre-worrying factor for the investors.
(Rare) He found the upcoming exam anteoccupying.
Common collocations
anteoccupying factor

Etymology

Derivação do verbo 'anteocupar' + sufixo '-ante' (que exerce a ação).

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