Definition of "alarmingly" []

• In an alarming way, frighteningly. (adverb)
• Causing fear or concern. (adverb)
• To an extent that causes alarm. (adverb)

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• "This "communication" process is described in alarmingly capacious terms that make it clear Blizzard has the option of examining your PC's hard drive anytime it wants."
• "I agree with Bob that working on an editorial project like the Archive forces (not too strong a word) you to think about representation in alarmingly particular and general ways."
• "She leaned forward, her expression alarmingly earnest."