in awe

ADJECTIVE

afraid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious apprehensive frightened nervous scared shocked suspicious timid

WEAK

abashed aghast alarmed aroused blanched cowardly cowed daunted discouraged disheartened dismayed distressed disturbed faint-hearted frozen have cold feet horrified intimidated panic-stricken perplexed perturbed petrified rattled run scared scared stiff scared to death spooked startled stunned terrified terror-stricken timorous trembling upset worried

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brave calm happy unafraid unworried

WEAK

bold composed cool courageous eager fearless heroic intrepid undaunted undismayed valiant venturesome

ADJECTIVE

panicky

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious apprehensive discouraged distressed fearful frightened horrified intimidated nervous perplexed perturbed scared shocked spooked startled timid

WEAK

abashed aghast alarmed aroused blanched cowardly cowed daunted disheartened dismayed disturbed faint-hearted fearsome frozen funky have cold feet panic-stricken petrified rattled run scared scared stiff scared to death stunned suspicious terrified terror-stricken timorous trembling upset worried

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave calm comforted encouraged happy unafraid unfearful unworried

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

Father Makariy has been based at the 11th-century monastery for more than 20 years, taking daily walks through the grounds in awe of its spiritual weight.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Becerra seemed in awe as he stood in front of the packed room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"My dad's eyes were just glued on Bestie. He never opened his mouth. He was just in awe of George."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Glory watched in awe as the beanstalk kept on growing.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

in awe

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