alarming

• Qui suscite de l'inquiétude, de la peur ou de l'anxiété.

Describes something that causes worry, fear, or concern.

1. Causing worry or fearB1formal

   Making someone feel worried, frightened, or concerned about danger.

   qui alarme

   • The alarming rise in crime rates has people worried.
   • There was an alarming increase in temperatures this summer.
   • The doctor gave her an alarming diagnosis.

   Synonymesdisquietingdistressingdisturbingfrighteningmenacingperturbingscaryshockingstartlingthreateningworrisome

   Antonymescalmingcomfortingreassuringsoothing

2. Disturbing or shockingB2formal

   Something that shocks or disturbs because it suggests something bad is happening.

   alarmant

   • The news report showed alarming images of the disaster.
   • His alarming behavior raised suspicions among neighbors.
   • There are alarming statistics about pollution levels.

   Synonymesdisconcertingdistressingdisturbingfrighteningperturbingshockingtroublingunnervingworrying

   Antonymescomfortingconsolingencouragingreassuringsoothing

• Verbe signifiant provoquer chez quelqu'un de la peur, de l'inquiétude ou de l'anxiété, ou alerter soudainement.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel fear, anxiety, or distress.

1. Cause fear or worryB1formal

   To make someone feel frightened or worried about something dangerous or unpleasant.

   alarmer

   • The news alarmed the entire community.
   • His sudden illness alarmed his family.
   • The strange noise alarmed the neighbors.

   Synonymesdistressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunsettleworry

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Fill with apprehensionB2formal

   To cause someone to feel anxious or uneasy about potential danger.

   alarmer

   • The doctor's warning alarmed her about her health.
   • Rising crime rates alarmed the residents.
   • The report alarmed investors about the economy.

   Synonymesdauntdisquietdistressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunnerveupset

   Antonymescalmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe