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 disturbed
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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The actor remembered that paramedics became alarmed after checking his vital signs, and he was rushed to the nearest hospital.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Union leaders are also alarmed by new regulations announced Tuesday that increase the minimum number of workers required to form a union from 20 to 50, and raise the maximum number of unions per factory from three to five.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
However, its minimal restrictions have alarmed lawyers, researchers, and public figures.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The actor remembered that paramedics became alarmed after checking his vital signs, and he was rushed to the nearest hospital.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Japan was alarmed enough by the 2010 embargo — quietly lifted as Sino-Japanese relations improved — to launch a crash recycling program to reduce its China risk.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Union leaders are also alarmed by new regulations announced Tuesday that increase the minimum number of workers required to form a union from 20 to 50, and raise the maximum number of unions per factory from three to five.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarmed
Adjective
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Sometimes, a frightened reaction is inexplicable.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Japanese had cyclotrons but no nuclear lobby driven by frightened, concerned, or ambitious scientists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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We weren’t used to being scared by the internet yet.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Few books have scared me as much.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The whales' communication can be disturbed by underwater noise made by humans, and the interference often deters them from certain crucial areas, like breeding and feeding locations.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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For instance, Bella's first meeting with Edward in their biology class is supposed to be this unnerving moment, where Bella is disturbed by Edward's apparent repulsion toward her.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tessa Kluetz Pernell designs interiors that aren’t afraid to make a bold statement.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Rings of Power, but those are based on proven IP, at a moment when the industry seems afraid to spend big on anything but brand names.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Monroe has to slowly tilt from being beguiled and intrigued by Stevens to totally terrified by him, and her ability to pull it off while explosions and gun battles are going on around her sells the film’s tonal shifts perfectly.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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And that would be key going into any future battle with Homelander, who still terrified Neuman.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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And the company’s rich valuation has stoked skepticism among some investors worried about an AI bubble.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Heading into last offseason, the Guardians worried about the state of their starting pitching.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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To be honest with you, everyone on the cast is pretty horrified by her behavior.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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When the woman ran out of the apartment screaming for help, Burnside turned to his horrified step-daughter, who witnessed the attack on her mom, and began to repeatedly stab her about the body, face and head.—
Thomas Tracy,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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The boy looked up mid-sob, startled.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Across America, Halloween spending is expected to reach record levels this year, including large crowds waiting for their chance to be chased, startled and screamed at.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Alarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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