alarmed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Experiencing a sudden sense of danger: Feeling frightened, worried, or disturbed by a sudden awareness of a threat or potential harm.
Usage
The adjective "alarmed" describes a person's emotional state of sudden fear or anxiety. It is often used to describe a reaction to news, an event, or a situation. It is commonly followed by prepositions like "by" or "at" to indicate the cause of the feeling.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She was alarmed by the loud crash in the middle of the night.
- The doctor looked alarmed when he saw the test results.
- I am becoming increasingly alarmed at the lack of progress.
Advanced Usage
- "to be alarmed to see/hear/find...": Used to express the specific cause of the sudden worry.
- He was alarmed to find the front door wide open.
- "to sound/feel/look alarmed": Describing the manner in which the feeling is expressed or perceived.
- Her voice sounded alarmed over the phone.
Variants and Related Words
- Alarm (noun): A sudden fear or anxious concern; a warning sound or signal.
- The news caused great alarm among the residents.
- Alarm (verb): To cause someone to feel a sense of danger; to frighten or disturb.
- The strange noise alarmed the hikers.
- Alarming (adjective): Causing worry or fear.
- The report shows an alarming increase in pollution.
- Alarmingly (adverb): In a worrying or frightening manner.
- The water level is rising alarmingly fast.
Synonyms
- Frightened: Made afraid.
- Startled: Surprised and slightly frightened.
- Upset: Emotionally disturbed or agitated.
- Distressed: Suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
Antonyms
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Reassured: Having had one's doubts or fears removed.
- Unconcerned: Showing a lack of worry or interest.
Related Phrases
- Raise the alarm: To warn people about a danger.
- A neighbor raised the alarm when she saw smoke.
- False alarm: A warning given about something that does not happen.
- The fire turned out to be a false alarm.
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