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alarmed Synonyms

Another word for alarmed

Choosing another word for alarmed depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
frightened
anxious
startled
Strong
dismayed
apprehensive
worried
panicked
perturbed
unnerved
distressed

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
secured
protected

Opposites of alarmed

The opposite of alarmed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reassured
calm
unconcerned
untroubled
unperturbed
serene
composed
unsecured
See all opposites of alarmed

• Nearby Words

alan
alanna
alarm
alarmed
alarmedly
alarming
alarmingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Alarmed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/alarmed
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