alarmed

a·larm

A0174900 (ə-lärm′)n.1. Sudden fear or concern caused by the realization of danger or an impending setback. See Synonyms at fear.2. A warning of existing or approaching danger: The committee's report issued an alarm about the dangerous condition of the town's buildings.3. A device that is used to warn of danger by means of a sound or signal: a fire alarm.4. The sounding mechanism of an alarm clock: The alarm went off at 6:30.5. A call to arms.tr.v. a·larmed, a·larm·ing, a·larms 1. To fill with alarm or anxious concern. See Synonyms at frighten.2. To give warning to: "The soldiers ... killed every dog within three miles to prevent a bark that would alarm the enemy" (William Least Heat-Moon).3. To equip with or protect by an alarm: The dormitory doors are alarmed from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.

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[Middle English, from Old French alarme, from Old Italian allarme, from all'arme, to arms : alla, to the (from Latin ad illa : ad, to; see ad- + illa, neuter pl. of ille, that, the; see al- in Indo-European roots) + arme, arms (from Latin arma; see ar- in Indo-European roots).]

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a·larm′ing·ly adv.

alarmed

(əˈlɑːmd) adj1. feeling afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen2. fitted with a burglar alarm

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

alarmed - experiencing a sudden sense of dangerafraid - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"

alarmed

adjective frightened, troubled, shocked, scared, nervous, disturbed, anxious, distressed, terrified, startled, dismayed, uneasy, fearful, daunted, unnerved, apprehensive, in a panic They should not be too alarmed by the press reports.
calm, assured, composed, fearless, serene, undaunted, untroubled

Translations

allarmatoimpauritoallarmarsi