How do you pronounce Alarming?

Alarming is pronounced as /əˈlɑrmɪŋ/.

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Alarming

🚨Alarming

adjective

/əˈlɑrmɪŋ/

alarm albeit

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Meaning

causing worry or fear; disturbing; frightening

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example Sentences

The alarming news about climate change worried everyone.

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

Synonyms

frightening, disturbing, worrying, shocking, concerning, troubling, distressing

Entry 1

frightening, disturbing, worrying, shocking

Entry 2

worrying, disturbing, concerning, frightening, troubling, distressing

Antonyms

reassuring, comforting, calming, peaceful, encouraging, soothing, relieving

Entry 1

reassuring, comforting, calming, peaceful

Entry 2

reassuring, comforting, encouraging, calming, soothing, relieving

Collocations

alarming rate, alarming news, alarming trend

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