Vocabulary Entry

alarming

|adjective • verb • noun

adjective

causing people to feel frightened or worried; causing alarm.

Example Sentences

"The alarming news about the earthquake spread quickly."

"Her alarming behavior raised concerns among her friends."

"There was an alarming increase in pollution levels this year."

verb

Example Sentences

"The sudden loud noise alarmed the children."

"She was alarmed by the unexpected results of the test."

"The warnings about the storm alarmed the residents of the coastal town."

noun

Example Sentences

"The fire alarm rang loudly, prompting everyone to evacuate."

"He set the alarm on his phone to wake him up early."

"The car's alarm went off when someone tried to break in."