No. 6,988 in Dutch
alarmerend
Concerning or alarming.
In a sentence
De toename van luchtvervuiling is alarmerend.
The increase in air pollution is alarming.
In this context, 'alarmerend' suggests that the situation regarding air pollution is serious and concerning, requiring attention.
Zijn plotselinge gedrag was alarmerend en ongewoon.
His sudden behavior was alarming and unusual.
In this sentence, 'alarmerend' describes someone's behavior as sudden and causing concern, implying that it might indicate a deeper issue or need for intervention.
Het nieuws over de verspreiding van de ziekte was alarmerend.
The news about the spread of the disease was alarming.
Here, 'alarmerend' is used to describe news as worrisome and prompting caution or action, stressing the severity of the disease's spread.
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