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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

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For centuries, we have looked up at the night sky in awe and wonder, but if you are new to stargazing, the Summer Triangle is a good place to start.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

He gazes in awe at photos of his father.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

We should all stand in awe of this.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Sabeen was a few feet behind him, watching in awe.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

in awe

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