alarmingly

adv

1. In an alarming way, frighteningly.

   “He sneezed alarmingly.”

   “Even a small camber one way caused the whole outfit to list alarmingly.”

2. Causing fear or concern.

   “Alarmingly, he went into a severe sneezing fit.”

   “The maw-worm could emerge unexpectedly from any orifice, including, most alarmingly, the corner of people's eyes.”

3. To an extent that causes alarm.

   “He went into an alarmingly severe sneezing fit.”