Definition of 'alarmed'

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alarmed (əlɑːʳmd )

adjective

If someone is alarmed, they feel afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.

They should not be too alarmed by the press reports.

The Americans are alarmed at this prospect.

Synonyms: frightened, troubled, shocked, scared More Synonyms of alarmed

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alarmed (əˈlɑːmd)

adjective

feeling afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen

fitted with a burglar alarm

Most of the houses in the street are alarmed.

Example sentences containing 'alarmed'

His eyes were as alarmed and vulnerable as peeled prawns.

John Walsh ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?: A Life Through the Movies (2004)

Mum sounded very alarmed and distressed and told me to lock the doors.

The Sun (2012)

The gaggle of tourists looked alarmed.

Christy Campbell PHYLLOXERA: How Wine was Saved for the World (2004)

Please try not to be too alarmed and distressed by the extraordinarily vulgar car you see photographed on these pages this morning.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

The way forward If you are feeding a baby and are concerned about this issue do not become unduly alarmed.

Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)

Many people with autism have very sensitive hearing and may become alarmed and anxious if a high-pitched tone or buzz is suddenly used in their vicinity.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

There is no requirement to prove that anyone has been harassed, alarmed or distressed; the police and the courts decide that.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

Crying A mother will understandably feel alarmed if she hears her baby crying in the womb, which sometimes happens.

Ridgway, Roy Caring for your Unborn Child (1990)

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Translations for 'alarmed'

British English: alarmed ADJECTIVE
If someone is alarmed, they feel afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.They should not be too alarmed by the press reports.

Brazilian Portuguese: alarmado
Chinese: 恐慌的
European Spanish: alarmado alarmada
French: alarmé alarmée
German: beunruhigt
Italian: allarmato allarmata
Japanese: 警戒して
Korean: 놀란
Portuguese: alarmado alarmada
Spanish: alarmado alarmada