foruroligende

Foruroligende is a Danish adjective meaning something that causes worry or alarm; it is used to describe information, events, or developments that are troubling or concerning. The term is common in journalism, politics, and public discourse when a situation signals potential risk or negative consequences.

The word is formed with the prefix for- added to the present participle uroligende (from uro “to worry” or the adjective urolig “worried”). It can modify nouns, as in foruroligende nyheder (alarming news) or foruroligende tendenser (worrying trends), and it can also be used predicatively, as in Nyhederne er foruroligende (The news is alarming).

In use, foruroligende often implies a stronger reaction than bekymrende (worrisome) and is closer to what English speakers would mark as alarming. It is appropriate for describing developments that raise concern about safety, stability, health, or finances. Common collocations include foruroligende tal, foruroligende udvikling, and foruroligende konsekvenser. The term carries a formal, sometimes urgent tone, and may appear in analytical reporting, public statements, and policy discussions.

Related terms include bekymrende and alarmerende, which convey concern or alarm with slightly different nuances. While foruroligende is firmly established in Danish, speakers should choose wording to match the intended intensity and formality of the context.