be in awe

VERB

fear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate avoid dread expect foresee shun suspect worry

STRONG

apprehend blanch cower crouch falter flinch fret quail quaver shrink shudder shy start tremble wilt

WEAK

be afraid be anxious be apprehensive be disquieted be frightened break out in a sweat dare not feel concern have butterflies have qualms lose courage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet want

STRONG

calm steady stretch

WEAK

brave

Example Sentences

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be in awe

One can be in awe of a thing and still be deeply troubled by it.

From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak echoed his sentiments and said no one could “fail to be in awe of his incredible resilience”.

From BBC ● May 22, 2024

The hardest part sometimes is to simply not be in awe.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2023

He still seems to be in awe of what he and his best friend made together.

From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2023

At the party, Joey pretends to be in awe of everything she sees.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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