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Meaning of fearful
The primary meaning of "fearful" is having a feeling of fear or anxiety.
Etymology of fearful
The word "fearful" originates from the Old English words "fær" meaning fear and the suffix "-ful" which forms an adjective indicating full of or having a tendency to
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to describe a state of being afraid or feeling anxiety
Synonyms
anxious
apprehensive
afraid
scared
terrified
frightened
intimidated
uneasy
nervous
worried
concerned
alarmed
dismayed
apprehensive
timorous
cowardly
spineless
craven
fearful
phobic
trepidatious
hesitant
uncertain
doubtful
insecure
vulnerable
jittery
on edge
high-strung
tense
stressed
panicked
petrified
horror-struck
awestruck
Definitions
- Feeling afraid or anxious, typically because something dangerous or unpleasant might happen
- * Showing a feeling of fear or anxiety
- * Inspiring fear or anxiety
Usage Examples
- The child was fearful of the dark and refused to go to bed without a nightlight
- * She was fearful of public speaking and avoided presentations at work
- * The news of the accident was fearful, and everyone was shocked