alarming
Translation
alarming, worrying, frightening
Examples
The report revealed some alarming facts.
The report revealed some alarming facts.
The rate of increase is alarming.
The rate of increase is alarming.
Grammar Patterns
alarming ((noun)) causing worry or fear The report contained alarming news.
It is alarming that... It is worrying that... It is alarming that prices are rising so fast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worrying, disturbing; Antonyms: reassuring, comforting
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to alarm'. The '-ing' suffix creates an adjective describing something that causes alarm.
Memory Tips
If something is 'alarming', it's like a mental 'alarm' is going off.