adjective
Uncommon
alarmed
uh-LAHMD
Alarmed (adjective) means feeling worried or frightened because of a possible danger or problem. Example: “She looked alarmed when she saw the smoke coming from the kitchen.”
adjective
1
Feeling worried or frightened because of a possible danger or problem.
"She looked alarmed when she saw the smoke coming from the kitchen."
2
Fitted with a security alarm.
"The building is fully alarmed, so don't trigger the sensors after hours."
How to use alarmed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorried or scared (about a person), or fitted with an alarm system (about a building or car).
Common pairings
alarmed at
alarmed by
an alarmed door
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more alarmed
- Superlative
- most alarmed
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What does “alarmed” mean?
The word “alarmed” means feeling worried or frightened because of a possible danger or problem. In plain terms, worried or scared (about a person), or fitted with an alarm system (about a building or car).
How do you pronounce “alarmed”?
“Alarmed” is pronounced uh-LAHMD (/əˈlɑɹmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “alarmed” in a sentence?
Here is “alarmed” used in a sentence: “She looked alarmed when she saw the smoke coming from the kitchen.”
What part of speech is “alarmed”?
“Alarmed” is an adjective.
Is “alarmed” a common word?
“Alarmed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “alarmed” have?
“Alarmed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling worried or frightened because of a possible danger or problem.
