alarmed
- 01 B1 Intermediate
feeling worried, anxious, or scared because of something unexpected or dangerous.
experiencing a sudden sense of fear, anxiety, or apprehension in response to a perceived threat or unexpected event.
Simple“Local residents were alarmed by the news of the chemical spill in the river.”
In context“The medical staff grew increasingly alarmed as the patient's vital signs continued to fluctuate despite the administration of emergency treatment.”
UsageOften followed by the prepositions 'by' or 'at'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
having an alarm system installed to protect a building or vehicle.
equipped with an electronic security system or warning device; typically used in the context of property protection.
Simple“You should make sure the house is alarmed before you go on holiday.”
In context“The facility is fully alarmed and monitored by a private security firm twenty-four hours a day.”
UsageUsually functions as a predicative adjective after a verb like 'is' or 'remains'.
Teacher's tipThis sense is more common in British English than American English, where speakers might prefer 'has an alarm'.