alarming

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

causing worry or fear; disturbing; frightening

Example Sentences

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

The alarming news about climate change worried everyone.

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

worrying, disturbing, concerning, frightening, troubling, distressing

Entry 2

frightening, disturbing, worrying, shocking

Antonyms

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

Entry 1

reassuring, comforting, encouraging, calming, soothing, relieving

Entry 2

reassuring, comforting, calming, peaceful

Collocations

alarming rate, alarming news, alarming trend