alarmed

• Beschreibt den Zustand, in dem jemand plötzlich erschrickt, beunruhigt oder besorgt ist wegen einer möglichen Gefahr oder eines Problems.

Describes a state of being suddenly frightened, worried, or concerned about a potential danger or problem.

1. Feeling fear or anxietyB1formal

   Feeling worried, frightened, or anxious about a potential danger or problem.

   Beunruhigt

   • She was alarmed by the sudden noise in the middle of the night.
   • The residents were alarmed about the rising crime rate.
   • He looked alarmed when he heard the news of the accident.

   Synonymeafraidanxiousapprehensivefearfulfrightenedpanickedscaredstartledterrifiedworried

   Antonymecalmcomposedunconcernedunperturbed

2. Fitted with an alarmB2formal

   Protected or equipped with a device that gives a warning signal.

   Mit einer Alarmanlage ausgestattet

   • The house is alarmed with a state-of-the-art security system.
   • All the doors and windows are alarmed to prevent break-ins.
   • The car is alarmed, so it will sound if someone tries to open it.

   Synonymeprotectedwired

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, bei jemandem Furcht, Unruhe oder Besorgnis auszulösen, oder jemanden in einen Zustand der Wachsamkeit und Bereitschaft zu versetzen.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel fear, anxiety, or distress.

1. Cause fear or worryB1formal

   To make someone feel frightened or worried about something dangerous or unpleasant.

   Angst oder Sorge bereiten

   • The news alarmed the entire community.
   • His sudden illness alarmed his family.
   • The strange noise alarmed the neighbors.

   Synonymedistressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunsettleworry

   Antonymecalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Fill with apprehensionB2formal

   To cause someone to feel anxious or uneasy about potential danger.

   Beunruhigen

   • The doctor's warning alarmed her about her health.
   • Rising crime rates alarmed the residents.
   • The report alarmed investors about the economy.

   Synonymedauntdisquietdistressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunnerveupset

   Antonymecalmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe