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adjective
- 1. worrying or disturbing: "our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate"
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ALARMING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of alarming in English. alarming. adjective. uk / əˈlɑː.mɪŋ / us / əˈlɑːr.mɪŋ / Add to word list. C1. causing worry or fear: alarming news. There has been an alarming rise in the rate of inflation. Synonyms. concerning formal not standard. distressing. disturbing. troubling.
Alarming definition: causing alarm or fear. See examples of ALARMING used in a sentence.
Synonyms for ALARMING: terrifying, frightening, scary, formidable, horrible, terrible, intimidating, shocking; Antonyms of ALARMING: reassuring, comforting, soothing, calming, relaxing, inviting, consoling, tranquilizing
Something that is alarming makes you feel afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
Something that's alarming is disturbing or upsetting. It can be alarming when you hear a sudden, loud crash of thunder. The idea of climate change is very alarming to many people, and the sound of a police car's siren is alarming when you're driving.
/əˈlɑːmɪŋ/ /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/ causing worry and fear. an alarming increase in crime. The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. I find the prospect of being without work extremely alarming. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.
Alarming definition: That alarms, or makes suddenly afraid or anxious; frightening.
A warning of existing or approaching danger: The committee's report issued an alarm about the dangerous condition of the town's buildings. 3. A device that is used to warn of danger by means of a sound or signal: a fire alarm. 4. The sounding mechanism of an alarm clock: The alarm went off at 6:30. 5.
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Definitions of 'alarming' Something that is alarming makes you feel afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen. [...] More. Synonyms of 'alarming' • frightening, shocking, scaring, disturbing [...] More. Collocations with 'alarming' alarming amount of alarming consequences alarming degree More.
