fearful

Example Sentences

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The prefrontal cortex helps guide decisions in fearful situations, while deeper areas such as the periaqueductal gray in the midbrain control responses like freezing or fleeing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, the World Bank Managing Director Paschal Donohoe said he was fearful about the global economic impact of the crisis.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

For those who are allergic or may be fearful, Huw said the brand has always been as inclusive as possible.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

But as famed investor Warren Buffett has said, the time to be greedy is when others are fearful.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

I quickly steal up the stairs, fearful that Fleetwood might be waiting in my room.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin