Alarming

/əˈlɑːmɪŋ/

चिंताजनक; डरावना; भयावह

Origin & History

From the verb 'alarm' (to warn or frighten), via French 'alarme' and Italian 'all'arme' meaning 'to arms!' (a call to prepare for danger).

क्रिया 'alarm' (चेतावनी देना/डराना) से; यह फ़्रेंच 'alarme' और इतालवी 'all'arme' (अर्थ: 'हथियारों पर!' यानी खतरे के लिए तैयार हो जाओ) के माध्यम से आया है।

Definition

Causing sudden worry, fear, or concern because something seems dangerous, serious, or likely to get worse.

ऐसा जो अचानक चिंता, डर या घबराहट पैदा करे क्योंकि स्थिति खतरनाक, गंभीर, या बिगड़ने वाली लगे।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The doctor noticed an alarming rise in the patient’s blood pressure.
डॉक्टर ने मरीज के रक्तचाप में चिंताजनक बढ़ोतरी देखी।

Usage Examples

There has been an alarming increase in air pollution this winter.
She received an alarming message about a possible security breach.
The report describes alarming conditions in the overcrowded shelters.
It’s alarming how quickly the small fire spread.

Synonyms

Disturbing Worrying Concerning Frightening Shocking Scary Terrifying Ominous Panic-inducing

Related Forms

Idioms & Phrases

At an alarming rate
चिंताजनक गति से
Alarming to note
यह नोट करना चिंताजनक है
Alarming as it may seem
यह जितना भी डरावना/चिंताजनक लगे