CEFR B2

alarming

adjective

Meaning

Causing worry, fear, or a sense of danger; disturbing.

Examples

The rapid spread of the virus was an alarming development for public health officials.
She received an alarming email about unauthorized activity on her bank account.

Synonyms: worrying, disturbing, frightening, disquieting

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alarming (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

Definition

Causing worry, fear, or a sense of danger; disturbing.

Examples

The rapid spread of the virus was an alarming development for public health officials.
She received an alarming email about unauthorized activity on her bank account.
The economist presented some alarming statistics about the rising unemployment rate.

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