Alarmist

usgb/əˈlɑːrmɪst/
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.
Visual representation of "alarmist" - A person who causes unnecessary fear or worry about possible danger or problems.

Often appears as...

  • alarmist reports
  • alarmist views

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Disapproving

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Negative Perception

The term often implies a criticism of exaggerating dangers.

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The environmental activist was labeled an alarmist by critics.
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Media Usage

Commonly used to describe sensational reporting in news media.

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The paper was accused of alarmist coverage of the natural disaster.
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Not Always False

An alarmist might be correct, despite the negative connotation.

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She was branded an alarmist, but her predictions about the economy were true.
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