frightening

Example Sentences

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Perhaps we’ve become so comfortable here in this flawed dwelling that any alternative is more frightening than staying put.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Jessica Faselt and Jamez McCorkle as the twins Sieglinde and Siegmund, along with Soloman Howard as the frightening Hunding, made the more lyrical first act glow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"And in some ways, I think that's even more frightening."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

During Tuesday's press briefing, Ghebreyesus said some of the passengers were "facing mental breakdown" after being on board the ship for weeks "in what must have been a very frightening situation".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It's frightening to see a real live animal, but I run toward it, away from Fake Uncle.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman