bedenklich
worrying; questionable; alarming
English translations
- 01
questionable
- 02
dubious
- 03
worrisome
- 04
concerning
Word details
- German meaning
- Anlass zur Besorgnis gebend, fragwürdig oder riskant.
- English meaning
- concerning
- Synonym
- besorgniserregend, fragwürdig
- German example
- Die steigende Arbeitslosigkeit ist bedenklich.
- English example
- The rising unemployment rate is concerning.
- Comparative
- bedenklicherSuperlative: am bedenklichsten
Related words
- unbedenklich
Harmless
- jugendfrei
Suitable for all ages
- folgenlos
Without consequences
- unanstößig
inoffensive
- unverfänglich
inoffensive, harmless
- Lebensmittelsicherheit
Food safety
- Trinkwasserverordnung
The Drinking Water Ordinance is a German regulation that governs the quality of drinking water and ensures that it is safe for health.
- kritisch
critical
- grenzwertig
Borderline
- Fleischbeschau
Meat inspection
- fragwürdig
Questionable
Example sentences with “bedenklich”
Die Entwicklung ist äußerst bedenklich. (The development is extremely worrying.)
Frequently asked questions
How does 'bedenklich' differ from 'gefährlich'?
'Bedenklich' implies something gives cause for reflection or doubt, whereas 'gefährlich' means physically dangerous.