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Alarming Disappearing Rate Increase Adjective Bre əˈlɑːmɪŋ əˈlɑːrmɪŋ

Word alarming
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / əˈlɑːmɪŋ / NAmE / əˈlɑːrmɪŋ /
Example
  • an alarming increase in crime
  • the rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate.
  • i find the prospect of being without work extremely alarming.
  • the rainforest is disappearing at an alarming rate.
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alarming

(adjective)BrE / əˈlɑːmɪŋ / NAmE / əˈlɑːrmɪŋ /
  1. causing worry and fear
    • an alarming increase in crime
    • The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate.

    Extra Examples

    • I find the prospect of being without work extremely alarming.
    • The rainforest is disappearing at an alarming rate.
    • an alarming increase in the number of cases of skin cancer
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