걱정이나 두려움을 불러일으킬 정도로 심각하거나 놀랍게.
In a way or to a degree that causes worry, fear, or serious concern.
예문:
"The patient's blood pressure fell alarmingly during the surgery."
"The species' population has decreased alarmingly over the last decade."
문장 전체를 수식하여 어떤 사실이 걱정스럽거나 놀랍다는 것을 나타낼 때 쓰는 말.
Used as a sentence adverb to introduce a statement that is disturbing or worrying.
예문:
"Alarmingly, the report suggests that the ice caps are melting faster than predicted."
"Many students, alarmingly, were unable to solve the basic math problem."