alarming — causing worry or fear; disturbing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing worry or fear; disturbing
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
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
The alarming spike on the heart monitor made the nurse rush in immediately.
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
alarm (a warning or alert, from Italian 'all'arme' meaning 'to (the) arms') + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix) = alarming
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📝Examples
“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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