alarming
intermediateB1/əˈlɑːmɪŋ/ · a-larm-ing
Causing fear or concern; worrying.
Meanings
Causing fear or concern; worrying.
ڈر یا فکر پیدا کرنے والا؛ تشویش ناک۔
خطرناک
khatarnaak
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- alarming news
- alarming rate
- alarming trend
Example Sentences
The alarming increase in pollution is a major concern.
آلودگی میں خطرناک اضافہ ایک بڑا خدشہ ہے۔
Aloodgi mein khatarnaak izafa aik bara khudsha hai.
Her alarming behavior indicated she needed help.
اس کا خطرناک رویہ ظاہر کرتا تھا کہ اسے مدد کی ضرورت ہے۔
Us ka khatarnaak rawaya zahir karta tha keh use madad ki zarurat hai.
The report revealed alarming statistics about health issues.
رپورٹ نے صحت کے مسائل کے بارے میں تشویش ناک اعدادوشمار ظاہر کیے۔
Report ne sehat ke masail ke bare mein tashweesh naak adaad o shumar zahir kiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an alarm clock ringing to wake you up in a panic.
Imagine a red alarm light flashing.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں دھوکہ وہاں خطرہ
Jahan dhoka wahan khatra
Where there is deceit, there is danger.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "alarme" — to give an alarm
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Middle English 'alarme' which came from Old French 'alarme', indicating an alert or warning sign.