Alarmed

/əˈlɑːrmd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Experiencing a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety.

She was alarmed to see smoke rising from the building.

Causing someone to feel frightened or worried.

The alarmed parents rushed to the school when they heard about the incident.

Having been warned of danger or a troubling situation.

He was alarmed by the sudden change in the weather.

Derived from the Old French 'alarmer', from 'al' and 'armer' (to arm).

alarm bells ringing

A situation causing concern or warning.

set off alarm bells

To cause someone to feel alarm or anxiety.

alarm

A signal or warning of danger.

alarming

Causing concern or fear.

Freaked out

He was totally freaked out after watching that horror movie.

Spooked

She got spooked when she saw the shadow in the dark.