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Definition alarmed in American English

alarmed adjective

adjective
/əˈlɑrmd/
1

frightened or worried that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen

Example

Don't be alarmed: it wasn't a serious accident.

Example

Economists are alarmed at the prospect of a new wave of lay offs.

Example

I was alarmed to see that the men were carrying guns.

Synonyms and related words
afraid frightened scared worried nervous upset
2

protected with an alarm

Example

an alarmed door

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure
Definition alarmed in American English