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alarmist

[uh-lahr-mist] / əˈlɑr mɪst /
NOUN
person who spreads alarm
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What’s alarmist and what’s real about artificial intelligence.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026

For the record, the mortgage loan officer in question struck me as alarmist and at times judgmental.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

He advised limiting exposure to alarmist content, discussing any concerns with trusted friends or family and seeking help from a GP if anxiety begins to affect daily life, wellbeing or relationships.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

When something is speeding up and going out of control, prudence, care and deliberation aren’t alarmist, they’re necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

“I don’t want to be an alarmist, but I know of nothing humans can do to return the moon to its orbit.”

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer


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