Alarmist
noun
A person who causes unnecessary fear or worry about possible danger or problems.
Many people criticize media as alarmists for their tendency to exaggerate stories.
Often appears as...
- alarmist reports
- alarmist views
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Disapproving
adjective
Causing unnecessary fear or concern about possible danger or problems.
His alarmist warnings were dismissed as mere exaggeration.
Often appears as...
- alarmist predictions
- alarmist rhetoric
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who causes unnecessary fear or worry about possible danger or problems.
Many people criticize media as alarmists for their tendency to exaggerate stories.
Often appears as...
- alarmist reports
- alarmist views
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Causing unnecessary fear or concern about possible danger or problems.
His alarmist warnings were dismissed as mere exaggeration.
Often appears as...
- alarmist predictions
- alarmist rhetoric
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Perception
The term often implies a criticism of exaggerating dangers.
The environmental activist was labeled an alarmist by critics.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Usage
Commonly used to describe sensational reporting in news media.
The paper was accused of alarmist coverage of the natural disaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always False
An alarmist might be correct, despite the negative connotation.
She was branded an alarmist, but her predictions about the economy were true.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Perception
The term often implies a criticism of exaggerating dangers.
The environmental activist was labeled an alarmist by critics.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Usage
Commonly used to describe sensational reporting in news media.
The paper was accused of alarmist coverage of the natural disaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always False
An alarmist might be correct, despite the negative connotation.
She was branded an alarmist, but her predictions about the economy were true.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Perception
The term often implies a criticism of exaggerating dangers.
The environmental activist was labeled an alarmist by critics.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Usage
Commonly used to describe sensational reporting in news media.
The paper was accused of alarmist coverage of the natural disaster.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always False
An alarmist might be correct, despite the negative connotation.
She was branded an alarmist, but her predictions about the economy were true.
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Peter Singer
Australian Philosopher
I'm not overly alarmist about it, but I do think there are some worrying signs, like the growing accumulation of wealth by a very small proportion of the population, plus elections in the US are much more dominated by money than anywhere else calling itself a democracy.
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Michael Shellenberger
American Author
I believe Forbes is an important outlet for broadening environmental journalism beyond the overwhelmingly alarmist approach taken by most reporters, and look forward to contributing heterodoxical pieces on energy and the environment in the future.
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John Ridley
American Director
I don't think I'm alarmist. I'm more disappointed by the euphemisms in some instances than outright bigotry. Now, to me, you walk around with a Klan hat on or you've got a swastika on you arm, you just look like a dope, you know what I mean?
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Patch Adams
American Author
If we don't change from a world society that worships money and power to one that worships compassion and generosity, I think we'll be extinct by mid-century. I don't say that as an alarmist or as a pessimist.
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James Lovelock
English Scientist
The problem is we don't know what the climate is doing. We thought we knew 20 years ago. That led to some alarmist books - mine included - because it looked clear-cut, but it hasn't happened.
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Michael Shellenberger
American Author
Facts still matter, and social media is allowing for a wider range of new and independent voices to outcompete alarmist environmental journalism at legacy publications.
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Luis Alberto Urrea
Mexican Poet
I'm always fascinated by the disjunct between what's really happening on the ground and the propaganda machine that feeds America alarmist news about immigration.
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Christopher Buckley
American Novelist
I try to refrain from the alarmist statement, really I do. It's bad for the liver and worries the dog, who has plenty enough to worry about as it is.
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Peter Navarro
American Economist
As time has gone by, I have looked more and more like Paul Revere than the alarmist my critics have sought to portray.
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Tom Anderson
American Businessman
I seem quiet. But when I get upset, I talk too loudly. I'm sort of an alarmist.
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Peter Singer
Australian Philosopher
I'm not overly alarmist about it, but I do think there are some worrying signs, like the growing accumulation of wealth by a very small proportion of the population, plus elections in the US are much more dominated by money than anywhere else calling itself a democracy.
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Michael Shellenberger
American Author
I believe Forbes is an important outlet for broadening environmental journalism beyond the overwhelmingly alarmist approach taken by most reporters, and look forward to contributing heterodoxical pieces on energy and the environment in the future.
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John Ridley
American Director
I don't think I'm alarmist. I'm more disappointed by the euphemisms in some instances than outright bigotry. Now, to me, you walk around with a Klan hat on or you've got a swastika on you arm, you just look like a dope, you know what I mean?
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Patch Adams
American Author
If we don't change from a world society that worships money and power to one that worships compassion and generosity, I think we'll be extinct by mid-century. I don't say that as an alarmist or as a pessimist.
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James Lovelock
English Scientist
The problem is we don't know what the climate is doing. We thought we knew 20 years ago. That led to some alarmist books - mine included - because it looked clear-cut, but it hasn't happened.
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Michael Shellenberger
American Author
Facts still matter, and social media is allowing for a wider range of new and independent voices to outcompete alarmist environmental journalism at legacy publications.
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Luis Alberto Urrea
Mexican Poet
I'm always fascinated by the disjunct between what's really happening on the ground and the propaganda machine that feeds America alarmist news about immigration.
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Christopher Buckley
American Novelist
I try to refrain from the alarmist statement, really I do. It's bad for the liver and worries the dog, who has plenty enough to worry about as it is.
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Peter Navarro
American Economist
As time has gone by, I have looked more and more like Paul Revere than the alarmist my critics have sought to portray.
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Tom Anderson
American Businessman
I seem quiet. But when I get upset, I talk too loudly. I'm sort of an alarmist.
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