alarming — causing worry or fear; disturbing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing worry or fear; disturbing
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 걱정이나 두려움을 불러일으키는, 우려스러운
Korean pronunciation: 어**라**밍
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's alarming ability to predict which couple will break up has made family gatherings very awkward.
- The alarming speed at which my bank account empties after shopping is truly remarkable.
- The alarming decline in bee populations threatens global food security.
alarming
ADJECTIVE//əˈlɑːrmɪŋ//
causing worry or fear; disturbing
causing worry or fear; disturbing
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Origin
From the word 'alarm,' which comes from Old French 'alarme' and Italian 'all'arme' meaning 'to arms.' The suffix '-ing' transforms it into an adjective or present participle form.
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“My grandmother's alarming ability to predict which couple will break up has made family gatherings very awkward.”
“The alarming speed at which my bank account empties after shopping is truly remarkable.”
“The alarming decline in bee populations threatens global food security.”
“It's alarming how quickly children adapt to new technology compared to their parents.”
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