alarming

[ uh-lahr-ming ]
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adjective
  1. causing alarm or fear: an alarming case of pneumonia; an alarming lack of respect.

Origin of alarming

1
First recorded in 1670–80; alarm + -ing2

Other words from alarming

  • a·larm·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·a·larm·ing, adjective
  • un·a·larm·ing·ly, adverb

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