alarmed
word · lemma: alarm
/əˈɫɑɹmd/
uh-LARMD
/ɐlˈɑːmd/
uh-LAHMD
Definition
If you are alarmed, you feel worried, afraid, or surprised because you think something bad might happen.
Usage & Nuances
'Alarmed' is an adjective describing a sudden feeling of fear or concern. It is more formal than 'scared' or 'afraid' and often suggests a response to unexpected or urgent situations. Common collocations: 'alarmed by,' 'alarmed at.' Avoid using 'alarmed' for mild worry.
Spanish: alarmado - asustadoPortuguese (BR): alarmado - assustadoPortuguese (PT): alarmado - assustadoChinese (Simplified): 惊慌的 - 受惊的Chinese (Traditional): 驚慌的 - 受驚的Hindi: चौंकना - घबराया हुआArabic: مذعور - قلقBengali: উদ্বিগ্ন - আতঙ্কিতRussian: встревоженный - обеспокоенный - напуганныйJapanese: 驚いた - 慌てたVietnamese: hoảng hốt - lo lắngKorean: 놀란 - 불안해하는Turkish: alarmlı - endişeli - telaşlıUrdu: پریشان - گھبرایا ہواIndonesian: terkejut - cemas
Example Sentences
He became alarmed at the sight of smoke in the kitchen.
basic
You look alarmed—is everything okay?
natural
People were alarmed by the sudden change in weather.
natural
I was alarmed at how quickly he got angry.
natural
She looked alarmed when she heard the noise.
basic
The teacher was alarmed by the sudden fire alarm.
basic