worryingshift

noun
UK /ˈwʌriɪŋʃɪft/
US /ˈwɜːriɪŋʃɪft/

A worryingshift is a change that makes you feel a little scared or nervous.

The worryingshift in the weather made the children look up at the dark clouds.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A period of work that causes someone to feel anxious.

Her worryingshift at the hospital kept her awake all night.

3. A sudden move to a new place that feels unsettling.

The worryingshift to a new school made him quiet for a week.

4. A change in plans that makes people nervous.

The worryingshift in the schedule confused everyone at the party.