frightened

[frahyt-nd] / ˈfraɪt nd /

ADJECTIVE

very scared

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid anxious fearful panicky spooked startled unnerved

STRONG

abashed affrighted alarmed butterflies cowed dismayed frozen numb petrified terrified terrorized yellow

WEAK

aghast chicken chicken-hearted have cold feet having kittens hung up in a cold sweat in a panic in a sweat jittery jumpy lily-livered mousy pushing the panic button rabbity running scared scared stiff shaky shivery sissy terror-stricken uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave cool courageous happy unafraid

WEAK

calm comforted

Example Sentences

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She knew he hadn’t wanted Nim to be lonely, worried, and frightened—but she had been.

From Literature

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