But this play has been brought back from the era of alarmingly short stubbies for no apparent reason (other than perhaps to share with us some winning 70s outfits, skilfully selected by designer David Fleischer).
Alarmingly, similar trends are also apparent in children, and the problem has also begun to affect the populations of developing countries.
But the country's makeshift quality has always been apparent; it was revealed by the alarmingly vague second sentence in the declaration of independence from the Netherlands, which reads, "Matters relating to the transfer of power etc. will be executed carefully and as soon as possible".
It's apparent that the norm in Washington is not approving a budget, but to get alarmingly close to the debt ceiling deadline and continue putting a financial burden on the future of our country by adding to our debt and increasing our nation's borrowing limit.
Other characters regress alarmingly.
Sounds alarmingly familiar, eh?
Her money dwindled alarmingly.
Inequality is alarmingly high.
Financial literacy is alarmingly low.
