Synonyms for alarming
əˈlɑr mɪŋalarm·ing

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1. alarming

   Awful should not be used of things which are merely disagreeable or annoying, nor of all that are alarming and terrible, but only of such as bring a solemn awe upon the soul, as in the presence of a superior power; as, the awful hush before the battle. That which is awful arouses an oppressive, that which is august an admiring reverence; we speak of the august presence of a mighty monarch, the awful presence of death. We speak of an exalted station, a grand mountain, an imposing presence, a majestic cathedral, a noble mien, a solemn litany, a stately march, an august assembly, the awful scene of the Judgment Day.

   Synonyms:
   appalling, august, awful, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, frightful, grand, horrible, imposing, majestic, noble, portentous, shocking, solemn, stately, terrible, terrific

   Antonyms:
   base, beggarly, commonplace, contemptible, despicable, humble, inferior, lowly, mean, paltry, undignified, vulgar

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1. alarming

   Synonyms:
   terrible, fearful, frightful, portentous, ominous, threatening

   Antonyms:
   soothing, assuring, encouraging, inviting, propitious, hopeful, alluring, enticing, attractive

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1. alarmingadjective

   frightening because of an awareness of danger

   Antonyms:
   unalarming

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1. appalling

   when you get astounded or you get feared by a horrific thing

   the sight of black cat appalled me.

   Submitted by rinat on August 19, 2019  

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1. alarmingadjective

   Synonyms:
   startling, ominous, terrifying, frightful

   Antonyms:
   reassuring

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1. List of paraphrases for "alarming":

   worrying, disturbing, frightening, worrisome, startling, shocking, troubling, alarmist, disquieting, appalling, distressing, staggering, ominous, egregious, alarmed

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1. World Meteorological Organization:

   What is particularly unusual and alarming this year are the high temperatures of vast areas of the ocean surface, including in the Northern Hemisphere.

2. Thomas Filingeri:

   It's very alarming that today the truth is supplanted by personal opinions to the point where said opinions replace the truth.

3. John Quinley:

   The reports of Rohingya dying while trying to flee the island by boat are extremely alarming, the government should allow any Rohingya who wish to return to Cox’s Bazar to do so, and facilitate the transportation.

4. Larry Krasner:

   We should all be outraged that senseless, preventable violence continues to claim and break lives here in Philadelphia and in communities across the country that are also experiencing alarming increases in gun violence, we have seen cycles of increased homicides before, and we have more research and data than ever on which to formulate solutions.

5. Anthony Fauci:

   We dont expect to see the full brunt of it between two and three weeks following Thanksgiving, so I think we have not yet seen the post-Thanksgiving peak, thats the concerning thing because the numbers in and of themselves are alarming, and then you realize that it is likely well see more of a surge as we get two to three weeks past the Thanksgiving holiday.