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Synonyms & Similar Words
anxious
apprehensive
fearful
nervous
uneasy
disturbed
frightened
scared
terrified
intimidated
worried
concerned
vexed
disquieted
perturbed
upset
distressed
shocked
horrified
dismayed
disheartened
discouraged
depressed
gloomy
despondent
hopeless
desperate
frantic
hysterical
panicked
shaken
startled
surprised
Meaning of Alarmed
The primary meaning of the word "Alarmed" is feeling frightened or worried because of a perceived danger or problem.
Definitions
- Feeling frightened or worried because of a perceived danger or problem
- * Feeling a sense of alarm or anxiety, typically due to a sudden or unexpected event
Etymology of Alarmed
The word "Alarmed" originates from the Old French word "alarmer", which is derived from "a l'arme", meaning "to arms", and was used to signal the need for military action or defense
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of heightened alertness or readiness, often in response to a perceived threat or danger
Example Uses
- The family was alarmed by the sudden noise in the night
- * The news of the earthquake alarmed the residents of the coastal town
- * The company was alarmed by the decline in sales and profits