frightened

Example Sentences

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You’d assume from the pose that she’s sleeping, except her eyes are wide open, and in this frightened or startled expression.

From Los Angeles Times

The mist billowed around her, and she started like a frightened animal.

From Literature

He hoped she was shivering because she was cold, not frightened.

From Literature

"Frank is very frightened and unhappy if he doesn't have water."

From Literature

This is no longer about ideology, this is about standing up for those who are being wrongly arrested, being unfairly harassed or being made to feel constantly frightened in their own homes.

From Los Angeles Times