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

Feeling worried or frightened because of a possible danger or problem.

"She looked alarmed when she saw the smoke coming from the kitchen."

Fitted with a security alarm.

"The building is fully alarmed, so don't trigger the sensors after hours."

How to Use Alarmed

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word Forms

more alarmed comparative, most alarmed superlative

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Rhymes for alarmed

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.