alarming
Translation
worrying, disturbing, frightening
Examples
The news was quite alarming.
The news was quite alarming.
There has been an alarming rise in crime.
There has been an alarming rise in crime.
Grammar Patterns
((alarming)) + noun An alarming trend has emerged.
sth. is ((alarming)) The situation is alarming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worrying, disturbing; Antonyms: reassuring, comforting
Etymology
From 'alarm' (from Old Italian 'all'arme', meaning 'to arms!') plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a fire 'alarm' suddenly blaring. That sudden, loud noise is 'alarming'.