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adjective

ə-ˈlärmd How to pronounce alarmed (audio)
Definition of alarmednext
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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alarmed

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verb

variants also alarumed
past tense of alarm
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
Adjective
The talks unfold amid fresh crossfire over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint the closure of which has fueled a global energy crisis and alarmed allies. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 As the story unfolds, the album’s central character, the Wizard, becomes alarmed that mystical creatures are dying out. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026
Verb
Hordes of soccer fans wearing Mexico and South Korea jerseys were walking down Olympic Boulevard energized but not alarmed in any way. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 That alarmed some lawmakers about the risk of assessments on the rest of the market. — Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for alarmed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarmed
  1. frightened
  2. scared
  3. disturbed
  4. afraid
  5. terrified
  6. worried
  7. horrified
  8. startled
Adjective
  • The bear, seemingly frightened, quickly turns away from the boy and continues running, sliding under a boat parked in the driveway.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • In May, a frightened horse rammed into another carriage, causing the vehicle to flip over, injuring the driver.
    — ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
Definition of frightened
Verb
  • There was one American flag sign lit, with some storefront decor gleaming red, white and blue, but the heat seemingly scared most away from celebrating July 4 before Saturday's big day.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • For a family already scared and stressed, that free access made a big difference.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of scared
Verb
  • The location of the digging also could have disturbed another grave that may now be unmarked.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Home to North America’s tallest mountain, Denali's six million acres of wilderness are disturbed by only one road.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of disturbed
Adjective
  • If your bathroom has a basic flush mount, don’t be afraid to replace it with something more eye-catching, like a sputnik chandelier or a lantern pendant.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • People shouldn’t be afraid, Hammerschlag says, because human-shark encounters are extremely rare—you’re statistically more likely to be killed by lightning.
    — Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
Definition of afraid
Verb
  • Sebastian Krautz went viral on NBC10 Boston this week after admitting he was initially terrified to travel to the United States because of news about crime and safety.
    — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
  • The old him would have been terrified of going onstage, a public humiliation waiting to happen.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of terrified
Verb
  • Even if the bond was granted, Wilber worried his family wouldn’t have the funds to pay his bail, which can cost thousands of dollars.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • During the Revolutionary War, General Washington worried that British troops were stockpiling weapons and ammunition in the fort and preparing to attack northern colonies.
    — Lane Degregory, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • The first police officer on the scene quickly ran back to the station for help, while neighbors calmed the horrified Lizzie.
    — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 June 2026
  • As a horrified Sam inadvertently observes, a creature has been sating itself on his buddy’s brain.
    — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Definition of horrified
Verb
  • Pochettino’s sources of American sports culture inspiration There were some aspects of American culture, and specifically American sports culture, that clearly startled Pochettino.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Today Twain would be startled by the passivity of a once-mighty Congress that has all but crumbled in the face of pressure from the White House.
    — Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
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