alarmed
Example Sentences
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When he launched the app on his phone for the webcam outside his coop, he was alarmed to see that its language had been switched to Arabic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Finally, I’m alarmed by your son’s comment that you’re not giving up anything important by giving him money in lieu of spending it on yourself.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Min said he and his sister were alarmed at the suggestion, but not for their own well-being.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Taylor admitted his mum was "rather alarmed" by their performance but she admired Freddie's courtesy and style.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
A couple of kids standing nearby screamed in terror, and their parents looked alarmed for about one second—all the time it took to assess the situation.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
