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alarmingly

 

[ əˈlɑːmɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe something causing concern or fear

In a way that causes concern or fear; in an alarming manner. It can be used to describe a situation or an action that is perceived as threatening or dangerous.

Synonyms

disturbingly, frighteningly, terrifyingly.

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Word Description / Examples
alarmingly

Use this word when something causes concern or worry due to its noticeable increase or occurrence.

  • The rates of infection have risen alarmingly in the past week
  • The forest fire spread alarmingly quickly
frighteningly

This term fits best when something is causing fear or anxiety, often due to its potential danger or threat.

  • The storm grew frighteningly intense
  • He drove frighteningly fast through the narrow streets
terrifyingly

Use this to emphasize extreme fear or terror. It implies a higher level of intensity compared to 'frighteningly'.

  • The movie was terrifyingly realistic
  • The bridge swayed terrifyingly in the strong wind
disturbingly

This word is useful when describing something that causes you to feel upset, troubled, or unsettled. It often carries a slightly stronger negative connotation than 'alarmingly'.

  • The news report showed disturbingly graphic images
  • The results of the study are disturbingly unclear

Examples of usage

  • The fire spread alarmingly quickly through the dry forest.
  • She reacted alarmingly when she heard the news.
  • The number of COVID-19 cases is increasing alarmingly.

Translations

Translations of the word "alarmingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alarmantemente

🇮🇳 चौंकाने वाला तरीके से

🇩🇪 alarmierend

🇮🇩 dengan mengkhawatirkan

🇺🇦 тривожно

🇵🇱 alarmująco

🇯🇵 驚くほど

🇫🇷 de manière alarmante

🇪🇸 alarmantemente

🇹🇷 alarm verici şekilde

🇰🇷 놀랍게도

🇸🇦 بشكل مثير للقلق

🇨🇿 alarmující

🇸🇰 alarmujúco

🇨🇳 令人担忧地

🇸🇮 alarmantno

🇮🇸 áhyggjuefni

🇰🇿 қорқынышты түрде

🇬🇪 აღშფოთებით

🇦🇿 narahatlıqla

🇲🇽 alarmantemente

Etymology

The word 'alarmingly' is derived from the verb 'alarm' which originated from the Old French word 'alarme', meaning 'a call to arms'. The adverb 'alarmingly' first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. It is used to intensify the degree of alarm or concern caused by a particular situation or action.

See also: alarm, alarmed, alarming, alarms.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,831, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.