Words Of Concern

verb present participle of trouble

adjective causing distress or worry

• The troubling economic indicators suggest a potential recession.
• It's troubling to see so many people out of work.
• That situation is seriously troubling, man.
• The clouds gathering on the horizon were troubling, signaling an approaching storm.

adverb In a manner that causes worry or unease

• The data from the latest report is concerningly low, indicating a potential issue with our strategy.
• I find it concerningly odd that she hasn't replied to my messages for days.
• His behavior at the party was concerningly sketchy, I think he's up to something.
• The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were concerningly ominous, hinting at an impending storm.