as in frightened
filled with fear or dread
the Mohawks were the trapper's friends, so he was not the least bit alarmed at the sight of the band of Mohawk hunters
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also alarumed
1
as in scared
to strike with fear
I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should know there's a bear on your back porch
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2
as in worried
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
alarmed at the skyrocketing cost of home heating fuel
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Recent Examples of alarmed
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
The art market cooled in 2024, falling to a four-year low of $57.5 billion in sales, as alarmed gallerists and auction houses reported fewer eight-figure sales and a downturn in volume.
—Ben Widdicombe, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Barbara wasn't alarmed and insisted Shields sit between their chairs and finish the TV episode with them.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration’s unprecedented action against Harvard is not the only reason why international college students have become alarmed about their future in the United States.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
And when a natural disaster halts their call, an alarmed Adam jumps in his car to get to Tina.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
The art market cooled in 2024, falling to a four-year low of $57.5 billion in sales, as alarmed gallerists and auction houses reported fewer eight-figure sales and a downturn in volume.
—Ben Widdicombe, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Barbara wasn't alarmed and insisted Shields sit between their chairs and finish the TV episode with them.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration’s unprecedented action against Harvard is not the only reason why international college students have become alarmed about their future in the United States.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarmed
Adjective
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Horses are naturally skittish animals that can easily become frightened and bolt.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Footage from the immediate aftermath captured mothers and fathers clutching children on their hips, running through the mist of water dousing the flames, while frightened dogs scrambled alongside them.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Like Tracy, the high school student, Jordan was afraid of the overpass.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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The content creator and homebody is not afraid of canceling weekend plans to enjoy his rent.—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Thus, there’s little sense in getting spooked in the pre-Christmas months; when ad rates are negligible, the cost of doling out any necessary audience deficiency units isn’t exactly going to break the bank.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Some comments under the video show viewers spooked by the scene, weighing in on whether the leg movement was a result of some kind of paranormal intervention or not.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Remember, this animal is likely scared too. Do not move toward the shark.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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The story itself is stripped to bone and sinew: a sleepy New England beach town that wants tourist dollars more than truth, an invisible killer in plain water, and three men — one scared sheriff, one cocky scientist, one Ahab of a fisherman — set adrift to settle nature’s score.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Ross had been upset that his father had recently gotten back into a relationship with Smith’s mother, Smith said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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Kiah Stokes, Las Vegas Aces: Stokes played 13 minutes in Vegas’s only game of the week, a 95-68 upset by the Golden State Valkyries.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Members of the committee were shocked, according to one Congressional staffer, a former USAID OIG official and a source familiar with the USAID OIG’s operations.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Before the lights dimmed, Breezy could be seen moving in towards the visibly shocked fan, where his lips and tongue met her skin.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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“Alarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmed. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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