What does alarming mean?
Alarming means present participle and gerund of alarm.
Alarming
/əˈlɑːm.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of alarm.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of alarm
- Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening.
Example Sentences
Another stop at the 731-yard Sharpthorne Tunnel allowed the apprentices to see how a combination of water and a "chemical soup" is destroying the rails at an alarming rate.
Synonyms for alarming
Antonyms for alarming
Related Words
Word Forms
- more alarming
- most alarming
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for alarming?
Common synonyms include concerning, distressful, distressing, troubling.
What is the opposite of alarming?
Possible antonyms include comforting, unalarming.
How do you use alarming in a sentence?
Another stop at the 731-yard Sharpthorne Tunnel allowed the apprentices to see how a combination of water and a "chemical soup" is destroying the rails at an alarming rate.
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