Word adjective
alarming
adj.
US /əˈɫɑɹmɪŋ/ UK /ɐlˈɑːmɪŋ/ alarm·ing
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
causing you to feel worried or afraid because something seems wrong or dangerous.
causing apprehension, fear, or urgent concern; often used to describe statistics, trends, or sudden developments.
Simple“The doctor said there was an alarming increase in cases of the flu this winter.”
In context“The report revealed an alarming disparity between the projected revenue and the actual figures recorded during the final quarter.”
PitfallI am very alarming about the news. I am very alarmed by the news.Use 'alarming' for the thing that causes the feeling and 'alarmed' for the person who has the feeling.
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage alarming rate
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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