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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

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

From BBC • May 24, 2024

"Then I was just more scared for my health," Korda admitted.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024

After all these questions ran through my mind I was even more scared and confused.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers