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alarmed

alarmed

10 2.2
Suddenly afraid or worried because you think something bad might happen
  • adjective
  • /əˈlɑrmd/
translation icon : alarmado
  • She was alarmed to hear the sirens wailing in the night, fearing that something terrible had happened.
  • very alarmed
  • increasingly alarmed
  • become alarmed

And when I share some of what I learn, I notice that people seem alarmed at my findings.

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Examples

  • I felt helpless, even alarmed, for I thought that maybe she was ill.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • And when I share some of what I learn, I notice that people seem alarmed at my findings.

  • Just want to say do not be alarmed by my face.

  • So do not be alarmed, this is not for everyone, but trust the process.

  • Please, try not to be too alarmed.

  • You seemed alarmed at our appearance, Father.

  • I'm as alarmed as you are.

  • Matthew seemed truly alarmed at this latest turn of events.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Her mother became more and more alarmed, even though Frances herself was feeling stronger every day.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Upon seeing him, Mrs. Squirrel was so alarmed she jumped straight up into Mrs. Oak's arms.

    Fiction book (2001)

Synonyms

afraid
vsalarmed
1.0

Feeling fear or worry about something

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
worried
vsalarmed
1.0

Feeling nervous or upset about something that may go wrong

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
terrified
vsalarmed
263 2.1

Feeling very afraid because you think something bad will happen

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
anxious
vsalarmed
201 2.7

Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
fearful
vsalarmed
143 1.3

Feeling afraid or nervous and easily frightened

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
apprehensive
vsalarmed
36 5.0

Feeling worried that something bad will happen

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
petrified
vsalarmed
29 4.6

So frightened that you cannot move or think clearly

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
panicky
vsalarmed
22 4.1

Feeling sudden, strong fear that makes you act without thinking

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
in a panic
vsalarmed
19 4.3

To feel sudden strong fear and act without thinking

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
panicked
vsalarmed
16 4.6

Feeling sudden, strong fear that makes it hard to think or act calmly

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
panic-stricken
vsalarmed
4 6.3

Suddenly very afraid and acting without thinking

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
frightened
vsalarmed
3 1.0

Being afraid because something seems dangerous

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
terror-stricken
vsalarmed
1 7.7

Suddenly feeling very frightened

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
horror-stricken
vsalarmed
1 7.2

Feeling very shocked and afraid after seeing something frightening

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
terror-struck
vsalarmed
7.9

Suddenly feeling very afraid

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
panic-struck
vsalarmed
7.5

Suddenly very afraid and unable to think clearly

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen
startled
vsalarmed
3.3

Feeling sudden surprise and often jumping

is a sudden fear or worry about something bad that might happen

Antonyms

735 1.0

Not showing strong feelings and being very still

16 3.9

Not worried or showing little interest

How Alarmed

panicked
16 4.6
frightened
3 1.0
alarmed
10 2.2
concerned
2.2
uneasy
98 3.2

Surface Forms

alarmed positive

Morphology

alarmed = alarm (transparent) = alarm + ed

Formed from the verb 'alarm' with the past-participle/adjectival suffix '-ed', conveying a direct meaning 'made to feel alarm'.

Etymology

Alarmed comes from an old battle cry, all'arme, which meant 'to the arms' or 'to your weapons'. That's why an alarm is a warning, and to be alarmed is to feel sudden fear or worry.