alarmed

adjective
UK: /əˈlɑːmd/
US: /əˈlɑːrmd/

  1. Feeling worried or frightened by something.

    1. I was alarmed by the loud noise. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was alarmed at the prospect of moving to a new city and leaving her friends. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing or reflecting feelings of worry or fear.

    1. He looked alarmed when he heard the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The alarmed expression on her face suggested that something was seriously wrong. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

afraid scared frightened worried anxious disturbed
alarmed verb

  1. To make someone worried or frightened.

    1. The news alarmed her. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rising crime rates have alarmed many residents in the neighborhood. [ ] [ ]

  2. To warn someone of danger.

    1. The smoke alarmed the firemen. [ ] [ ]
    2. The security system alarmed the authorities when the door was forced open. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "alarmed" in English means: Feeling worried or frightened by something., Showing or reflecting feelings of worry or fear..

The phonetic transcription of "alarmed" is /əˈlɑːmd/ in British English and /əˈlɑːrmd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alarmed": afraid, scared, frightened, worried, anxious, disturbed.

Example usage of "alarmed": "I was alarmed by the loud noise.". More examples on the page.