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Alarmed vs Concerned - What's the difference?

alarmed | concerned |

As verbs the difference between alarmed and concerned

is that alarmed is (alarm) while concerned is (concern).

As adjectives the difference between alarmed and concerned

is that alarmed is having an alarm fitted while concerned is showing concern.

alarmed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (alarm)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Having an alarm fitted.
    • This door is alarmed .
  • Worried; anxious; panicky.
    • I'm extremely alarmed about the army outside my house.

    concerned

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing concern.
    • There was a concerned expression on her face as I told her the news.
  • Involved or responsible.
    • The people concerned have been punished.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (concern)