more scared

ADJECTIVE

frightened

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid anxious fearful panicked panicky startled

STRONG

petrified shaken terrified

WEAK

aghast having cold feet panic-stricken terror-stricken

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave cool courageous happy unafraid

WEAK

confident encouraged

Example Sentences

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And I do think that it’s still somewhat of a democracy here in this country, and you still can pretty much say what you want, although people seem to be more scared these days.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2025

But it would be fair to say, yes, people are more scared.

From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025

Statistics show violent crime is down in every American city, but if Nextdoor posting is any indication, homeowners are more scared than ever of violent and property crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2024

"The older I get the more scared I am," he said.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

Wouldn’t he be more scared for his life or something?

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone