Definitions
- Describing a feeling of fear or anxiety due to a sudden or unexpected event. - Referring to a state of being worried or concerned about something. - Talking about a reaction to a situation that causes a sense of danger or threat.
- Referring to an interruption of peace, quiet, or rest. - Describing an action that causes inconvenience or annoyance. - Talking about a disruption of normalcy or routine.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a negative impact on a person's state of mind.
- 2Both words can be used to describe an unwanted interruption.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs to describe an action taken by someone else.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Alarmed is caused by a sudden or unexpected event, while disturb can be caused by any interruption.
- 2Intensity: Alarmed is a stronger reaction than disturb and implies a sense of danger or threat.
- 3Emotion: Alarmed is associated with fear or anxiety, while disturb is associated with inconvenience or annoyance.
- 4Subjectivity: Alarmed is a subjective feeling, while disturb can be objective or subjective.
- 5Usage: Alarmed is less common than disturb and is typically used in more formal contexts.
Remember this!
Alarmed and disturb are both negative words that describe an unwanted interruption. However, the difference between them is their cause, intensity, emotion, subjectivity, and usage. Alarmed is caused by a sudden or unexpected event, is a stronger reaction, and is associated with fear or anxiety. In contrast, disturb can be caused by any interruption, is associated with inconvenience or annoyance, and can be objective or subjective.
