alarming

[US]/ə'lɑːmɪŋ/
[UK]/ə'lɑrmɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing fear or disturbance

Example Sentences

a problem of alarming dimensions.

was agitated by the alarming news.

her mind was occupied with alarming questions.

the signs are that counterfeiting is growing at an alarming rate.

pop trends are assimilated into the mainstream with alarming speed.

I am deeply perturbed by the alarming way the situation developing.

Both drinking and smoking among young people are increasing to an alarming extent.

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