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
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Scientists have grown increasingly alarmed, however, since the virus took hold in dairy cows last March.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
While that’s what his voters bought, institutions are pushing back mightily, in some cases with the backing of an alarmed public.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
His innie shares a vast, mostly empty office with three colleagues: the paternal old-timer Irving (John Turturro), the faux curmudgeon Dylan (Zach Cherry), and the alarmed newbie Helly (Britt Lower).
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The government had become alarmed about national security fears, citing concerns that Americans' data was being shared with the Chinese authorities.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Scientists have grown increasingly alarmed, however, since the virus took hold in dairy cows last March.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
While that’s what his voters bought, institutions are pushing back mightily, in some cases with the backing of an alarmed public.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
His innie shares a vast, mostly empty office with three colleagues: the paternal old-timer Irving (John Turturro), the faux curmudgeon Dylan (Zach Cherry), and the alarmed newbie Helly (Britt Lower).
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alarmed
Adjective
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Why do so many people love to be frightened and unnerved?—
Jeremy Engle,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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But can dogs actually be frightened of heights like some humans?—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 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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In his four years in charge of the Mavericks, Harrison hasn’t been afraid to take big swings.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Their jewelry speaks to women who aren’t afraid to express their individuality.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Feb. 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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Some comments under the video show viewers spooked by the scene, weighing in on whether the leg movement was a result of some kind of paranormal intervention or not.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Ingram had to miss the final 19 games of the regular season, but the Pelicans weren’t scared away by the issue.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Europeans seem presently more hurt than scared.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Arizona apologized for fans’ derogatory chants directed at BYU after the Cougars upset the No. 19 Wildcats in a wild 96-95 win Saturday night.—
Jenna West,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Jimmy Uso shockingly upset Drew McIntyre with a rollup.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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One coach recalled noting down some of the insults players were dishing out to themselves mid-practice match, before sharing them with the shocked individuals once the session was over.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Keeping your ears warm and allowing your body to do its job without getting shocked or sick is vital.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Alarmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alarmed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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