Synonyms for
Alarming
Definition
causing worry or fear; causing people to feel danger or alarm
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Common collocations
- alarming rate
- alarming news
- alarming increase
- alarming situation
- alarming discovery
- alarming trend
- alarming silence
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Usage note
Alarming suggests a sense of danger or serious concern. It is generally more intense than simply 'worrying' and implies a need for immediate attention or action.
Example sentences
- The news about the storm was alarming and made me feel uneasy.
- The smoke alarm's loud noise is alarming but it helps keep us safe.
- The strange noises in the dark were alarming to the children.
- The teacher's red pen marks on my paper were alarming.
- The sudden drop in the stock market was alarming to investors.
Quotes
The early bird gets the worm. The early bird also gets the alarming news first. - Anonymous
I have a tendency to become a mother to everyone around me. My husband, our son, and then our animals. The hardest part of loving someone is learning to let them go. Especially when they are alarming you with their choices. - Sandra Bullock
What is most alarming, is that cancer rates have increased dramatically in children over the last 20 years. - Michael Greger