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
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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
Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
In Maryland, though, some lawmakers have grown alarmed at the potential fallout.
—Amanda Hernandez, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Europe is alarmed at what the loss of America’s democratic leadership means for stability and progress around the world.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
People in Sweden see these gang shootings and are incredibly alarmed and afraid of them.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
With the recent layoffs, Isaacman is set to lead a workforce that includes individuals who appear increasingly alarmed about the direction the space agency is headed.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
In Maryland, though, some lawmakers have grown alarmed at the potential fallout.
—Amanda Hernandez, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Europe is alarmed at what the loss of America’s democratic leadership means for stability and progress around the world.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
People in Sweden see these gang shootings and are incredibly alarmed and afraid of them.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarmed
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Hearts Melt At Moment 'Shut Down' Foster Dog Decides To Trust New Family By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Animal lovers' hearts have soared at the moment a frightened foster dog chose to trust the family in her new home.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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That takes some fortitude, when world trade is on the verge of collapse, consumers are frightened and businesses can’t plan anything.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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Will Poulter has never been afraid to get rough on screen and the same apparently applies to his work process as well.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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And most importantly, surround yourself with other women who think big, talk money openly, and aren’t afraid to build serious wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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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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The points deductions given to Everton and Nottingham Forest last season seem to have also spooked clubs into being extra cautious around PSR.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Three minors heard gunfire and believed they had been fired at, and were scared of being shot, wrote Sheriff’s Deputy Dave Walls.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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For those who have been scared to shift away from grays and creams, these shades offer an ideal compromise.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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While the New York Jets may be in the market for a quarterback in the NFL draft, drafting one early would understandably upset Fields, which may or may not matter to the Jets as of now.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Substrate Checkmate The fact that cloud-native applications (in so many instances) fail to be wholly integrated with the lower substrate services that underpin them is enough to upset any self-respecting cloud architect.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The model's celebrity friends were equally shocked at the haircut.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Laura Gómez: If Evangelina’s prophylaxis fair had already ruffled some feathers, now people were truly shocked.—
Laura Gómez,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Alarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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