besorgniserregend

worrying; alarming; concerning

English translations

  1. 01

    alarming

  2. 02

    concerning

  3. 03

    worrying

Word details

German meaning
Etwas, das Anlass zur Sorge gibt.
English meaning
worrying, concerning
Synonym
beunruhigend, alarmierend
German example
Die steigende Zahl von Infektionen ist besorgniserregend.
English example
The increasing number of infections is worrying.
Comparative
besorgniserregenderSuperlative: am besorgniserregendsten

Example sentences with “besorgniserregend”

  1. Die Entwicklung ist wirklich besorgniserregend. (The development is truly alarming.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'besorgniserregend' a compound word?

Yes, it is a participle adjective composed of 'Besorgnis' (concern) and 'erregend' (causing/exciting).