ALL meanings of alarming
a·larm·ing
A a - adjective alarming Something that is alarming makes you feel afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen. 3
- adjective alarming that alarms, or makes suddenly afraid or anxious; frightening 3
- adjective alarming causing alarm or fear: an alarming case of pneumonia; an alarming lack of respect. 1
- noun alarming a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; apprehension; fright. 1
- noun alarming any sound, outcry, or information intended to warn of approaching danger: Paul Revere raced through the countryside raising the alarm that the British were coming. 1
- noun alarming an automatic device that serves to call attention, to rouse from sleep, or to warn of fire, smoke, an intruder, etc. 1
- noun alarming a warning sound; signal for attention. 1
- noun alarming Animal Behavior. any sound, outcry, chemical discharge, action, or other signal that functions to draw attention to a potential predator. 1
- noun alarming Fencing. an appeal or a challenge made by a step or stamp on the ground with the advancing foot. 1
- noun alarming Archaic. a call to arms. 1
- verb with object alarming to make fearful or apprehensive; distress. 1
- verb with object alarming to warn of danger; rouse to vigilance and swift measures for safety. 1
- verb with object alarming to fit or equip with an alarm or alarms, as for fire, smoke, or robbery: to alarm one's house and garage. 1
- noun alarming Worrying or disturbing. 1
- adjective alarming news: disturbing 1
- adjective alarming sight: frightening 1
- verb alarming present participle of alarm. 0
- adjective alarming causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening. 0