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Worryingly

usgb/ˈwɜːriɪŋli/Volume
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Negative ImplicationPlay
Use 'worryingly' to imply a situation is negative and could have bad outcomes. SlideThe crime rate is worryingly increasing in our city.
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Subtle WarningPlay
'Worryingly' subtly warns that attention should be paid to a particular issue or trend. SlideThe student's performance has worryingly declined over the semester.
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Unexpected IssuesPlay
Use when something negative is surprising or not as one would normally expect. SlideShe worryingly missed the meeting without notice.