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View synonyms for alarming

alarming

[ uh-lahr-ming ]

adjective

  1. causing alarm or fear:

    an alarming case of pneumonia; an alarming lack of respect.

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Other Words From

  • a·larming·ly adverb
  • una·larming adjective
  • una·larming·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alarming1

First recorded in 1670–80; alarm + -ing 2

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