carking
/ˈkɑːkɪŋ/adjective
attrib.
- archaic causing distress or worry〈古〉令人忧伤的, 令人忧虑的：
her carking doubts.
她那令人忧虑的怀疑。
词源
mid 16th cent.: present participle of Middle English cark 'worry, burden', from Old Northern French carkier, based on late Latin carcare （see CHARGE）.