Definitions for alarming
əˈlɑr mɪŋalarm·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. alarmingadjective

   frightening because of an awareness of danger

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. alarmingadjective

   causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alarmingparticip. adj.

   Terrifying; awakening; surprising; as, an alarming message; an alarming pain.

   Etymology: from alarm.

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1. alarming

   Alarming refers to something causing worry, fear, or disturbing due to perceived danger or problematic nature. It usually signifies a situation or event that can potentially lead to harm, requires immediate attention, or raises concern.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alarming

   of Alarm

2. Alarmingadjective

   exciting, or calculated to excite, alarm; causing apprehension of danger; as, an alarming crisis or report. -- A*larm"ing*ly, adv

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Anagrams for alarming »

1. marginal

How to pronounce alarming?

1. Alex

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How to say alarming in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of alarming in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of alarming in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of alarming in a Sentence

1. President Donald Trump:

   The numbers are jaw dropping and it is alarming.

2. Franklin Templeton Mark Mobius:

   What is alarming is the imposition of rules and regulations which prevent investors from liquidating positions, one example would be the.

3. Ron Johnson:

   The fact that I just question the narrative that there were thousands of armed insurrections intent on overthrowing the government; you've seen how that's worked out for me, so our colleagues say look at that and decide they don't want to touch that issue with a 10-foot pole. But this is highly alarming. Every American should be concerned when we see the unequal administration of justice.

4. John Liu:

   It's hard not to notice the number of people texting while walking, and downright alarming to see people continuing their texting while crossing the street, we want New Yorkers to know it's OK to wait the 5 seconds.

5. Shelbi Day:

   We know our families are worried. Frankly, we are, too. The court's willingness to overturn almost 50 years of Supreme Court precedent is truly alarming -- and the decision contains language that signals looming threats to other freedoms, like marriage, that are fundamental not only to LGBTQ + people but to everyone.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=alarming
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alarming
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=alarming
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alarming
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=alarming