alarmant
Alarmant is an adjective used in Dutch and German to describe something that causes alarm or warrants concern. In both languages, it can be translated as alarming or worrisome in English and is commonly employed in journalism, statistics, public policy, and scientific reporting to characterize trends, data, or events that merit attention.
Etymology and usage patterns: The word is formed from the noun alarm or the verb alarmeren (to
Nuance and register: Alarmant is typically a descriptive term rather than a value judgment, signaling that
Translations and related terms: In English, the closest equivalent is alarming. In German, related forms include