No. 3,545 in Portuguese
preocupante
Worrying; concerning.
In a sentence
O aumento da criminalidade é preocupante.
The increase in criminality is concerning.
In this sentence, 'preocupante' describes a situation that induces concern or worry due to its potential negative implications.
É preocupante ver tanta desigualdade na sociedade.
It is concerning to see so much inequality in society.
Here, 'preocupante' is used to convey the speaker's perception of the gravity of social inequality as a troubling issue.
Sua atitude durante a reunião foi bastante preocupante.
Your attitude during the meeting was quite concerning.
In this example, 'preocupante' refers to a specific behavior observed, suggesting that it raises discomfort or concern for the observer.
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