adjectiveadverb

bedenklich

alarming · concerning

So, dass man sich Sorgen macht oder es nicht gut findet.

Definition & meaning

The word bedenklich is an adjective used in two primary contexts:

Concerning or Alarming: It describes a situation, development, or state that causes worry, suspicion, or anxiety. If something is "bedenklich," it suggests that there are potential risks or that the situation is becoming critical. For example, a doctor might describe a patient's health as "bedenklich" if it is deteriorating in a way that causes concern.
Doubtful or Skeptical: It can describe a person’s expression or attitude when they are hesitant or full of doubt. If someone gives a "bedenkliches Gesicht" (a thoughtful/doubtful face), they are showing that they have reservations or are thinking deeply about a potential problem.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

Type: Adjective / Adverb
Graduation: bedenklich, bedenklicher, am bedenklichsten

Word origin: The word is derived from the German verb bedenken , which means to consider or reflect upon. This is paired with the noun Bedenken , which refers to concerns, doubts, or reservations. The suffix -lich is a common German suffix used to form adjectives. Literally, something that is "bedenklich" is something that gives one "reason to stop and think" because it might be problematic.