alarmed (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈlɑːrmd/
Definition
Feeling or showing fear or distress about a potential danger or threat.
Examples
She was alarmed to find the back door unlocked.
Parents became alarmed by the rising crime rates in their neighborhood.
He looked alarmed when he realized he had lost his wallet.
How to Use alarmed
- alarmed by (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling fear or distress in response to something. — "The public was alarmed by the reports of contaminated water."
- alarmed at (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling fear or distress about something. — "She was alarmed at the thought of flying alone."
Synonyms of alarmed
Words with a similar meaning to alarmed:
Antonyms of alarmed
Words with the opposite meaning to alarmed:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary