No. 13,462 in German
besorgniserregend
Causing concern or worry.
In a sentence
Die steigende Anzahl von Umweltkatastrophen ist besorgniserregend.
The increasing number of environmental disasters is alarming.
Here, 'besorgniserregend' is used to describe a situation that causes concern or alarm due to its seriousness.
Es ist besorgniserregend, dass immer weniger Menschen sich impfen lassen.
It is alarming that fewer and fewer people are choosing to get vaccinated.
In this example, 'besorgniserregend' conveys a feeling of worry or concern regarding a societal trend.
Die Ergebnisse der Studie sind besorgniserregend, da sie auf eine Zunahme von Krankheiten hinweisen.
The results of the study are concerning as they indicate an increase in diseases.
Here, 'besorgniserregend' serves as an adjective to highlight the worry-invoking nature of the study results.
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