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Definition of alarmed

alarmed

/əˈlɑːrmd/
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Adverb:alarmedly
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1

Feeling or showing sudden fear, anxiety, or distress that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.

Example

"The residents grew increasingly alarmed as the floodwaters began to rise near the riverbank."

2

Fitted or protected with an electronic security warning device, such as a burglar or fire alarm.

Example

"All exterior doors of the museum remain locked and alarmed throughout the night."

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alarmingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'alarm' plus the participial suffix '-ed', ultimately tracing back via Old French to the Italian rallying cry 'all'arme', meaning 'to arms!'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alarmed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alarmed
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