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
Jackie Snow, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Our environment and health are being threatened, our democracy is at a grievous tipping point, our global allies are alarmed and our adversaries are grinning.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
After the birth, Curtis became alarmed when her daughter spit up a bit of blood.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
What’s alarming is that so many voters and leaders are not more alarmed by his catch-me-if-you-can extortion.
—Mark Green, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Among the tech bubble forecasters, none sound more alarmed than Gary Marcus, the AI researcher who’s been right before about the technology’s limitations.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Our environment and health are being threatened, our democracy is at a grievous tipping point, our global allies are alarmed and our adversaries are grinning.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
After the birth, Curtis became alarmed when her daughter spit up a bit of blood.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
What’s alarming is that so many voters and leaders are not more alarmed by his catch-me-if-you-can extortion.
—Mark Green, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 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
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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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Or be imprisoned by what everyone else is worried about.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, Rocket has a relatively new CEO who wants to dominate the mortgage industry and is not afraid of technology, previously working at Intuit, PayPal, Groupon and Microsoft.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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The youngest cast member at the time, Williams set the tone for the raw emotion the show was not afraid to show over the years.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
24 May 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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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
Adjective
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While gold is a popular choice when investors are scared, other alternatives such as infrastructure and real estate offer similar protection.—
Eric Satz,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Plus, hearing from the new owners, those dogs have also been scared and skittish around humans.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Italy's decision to tighten its citizenship rules has upset some Italian Americans hoping to formalize their connection to the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The right back is a member of Arsenal, which upset favored Barcelona for the title, 1-0, in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, May 24.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Kenny Francois, the CEO of LETS Community Center in Miami Gardens, which serves the Haitian immigrant community, was shocked to learn of the Supreme Court’s decision.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Fans of the original film were quite shocked to see the change.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Alarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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