besorgniserregend
Translation
worrying, alarming, concerning
Examples
Die Lage ist besorgniserregend.
The situation is worrying.
Das ist eine besorgniserregende Nachricht.
That is an alarming piece of news.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) + besorgniserregend (predicative) to be worrying The situation is worrying.
besorgniserregend + ((noun)) (attributive) a worrying ... That is a worrying piece of news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beunruhigend (unsettling), alarmierend (alarming); Antonyms: beruhigend (reassuring)
Etymology
From 'Besorgnis' (worry) + 'erregend' (causing). Literally means 'worry-causing'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'erregt' (arouses/causes) 'Besorgnis' (worry).