alarming
/əˈlɑːm.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening.
Adjective
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alarming” mean?
Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening.
Is “alarming” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.