alarmingly
14
5.4
- adverb
- /əˈlɑrmɪŋli/
:
preocupantemente
- Recently, though, the casualty rates have been alarmingly high.
- alarmingly high
- alarmingly low
- alarmingly high rate
It, I mean, it was alarmingly terrible.
- It, I mean, it was alarmingly terrible.
- The line between innovator and fraudster seems to have become alarmingly thin.
- I think it is pretty alarmingly close.
- I think we are all aware, in fact alarmingly aware, that around the world, journalism and press freedom are facing their biggest challenges in decades.
Examples
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The circles under his eyes had darkened alarmingly, and his tan was fading fast.
Fiction book (1995) -
Still, the lower values revealed in this survey represent an alarmingly large change.
Academic text (2013) -
I think we are all aware, in fact alarmingly aware, that around the world, journalism and press freedom are facing their biggest challenges in decades.
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Again, this seems like an alarmingly low figure given the number of computers in rehearsal rooms.
Academic text (1993) -
Your blood pressure's risen alarmingly.
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The homeless population has lately grown alarmingly, including increasingly homeless families.
Academic text (2001) -
Alarmingly, this is the third violent carjacking in the area in recent months.
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The combination was a dangerous one, and thereafter his behavior grew increasingly and at times alarmingly erratic.
Academic text (2010) -
Indeed, chemicals in freshwater may be a factor in the alarmingly sharp worldwide decline of amphibians.
Academic text (2007) -
The pollution levels in the city have risen alarmingly over the past year.
Synonyms
38
4.8
In a way that surprises or upsets people a lot
14
5.3
In a way that makes you feel worried or uneasy
12
6.9
In a way that shows something bad will happen
12
5.7
In a way that makes you feel scared
6
6.8
Makes people feel shocked or disgusted
5
6.5
In a way that is very frightening or very strong to show how serious something is
4
4.9
In a way that makes you feel afraid or very worried
3
6.5
In a way that makes people feel worried or unhappy
3
6.7
In a way that makes people feel very afraid or shocked
2
4.6
In a way that makes people feel concerned
1
7.5
In a way that makes people feel uneasy or confused
1
5.0
In a way that makes people worried or upset
1
7.0
In a way that makes you feel worried or nervous
1
7.5
In a way that makes someone feel nervous or uneasy
1
5.1
In a way that makes someone feel sad or worried
1
7.5
In a way that makes people feel surprised and upset
In a way that makes people feel nervous or unsure
In a way that makes people feel anxious or uneasy
Antonyms
How Alarming
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Alarmingly comes from the word alarm, which comes from old Italian all'arme meaning 'to the arms', a shout telling people to get their weapons and be ready. So, when something happens alarmingly, it causes sudden worry or feels like a strong warning that needs action.