Fearful synonyms
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Part of speech:
Fearful; apprehensive
Causing fright; terrifying; alarming
Dreadful; appalling
The definition of dreadful is terrible, shocking or very disturbing.
(Archaic) Excessively careful and precise.
pavid
Exhibiting or experiencing fear; timid.
Lacking courage; cowardly.
Formidable; fearsome
Having fear; afraid, frightened.
Highly offensive to good taste, propriety, etc.; extremely revolting
Extremely frightened.
Of a formidable nature; terrific
Filled with fright; terrified
Unrelenting or uncompromising:
Horrible; frightful
(Informal) Very bad, ugly, shocking, unpleasant, etc.
Horrifying, causing horror; horrible.
Terrible; greatly feared.
(Slang) Timid or cowardly
Able or quick to apprehend or understand
Dire; sinister:
Lacking self-confidence; shy.
Full of or subject to fear; timid
Inclined to fear
The definition of tremulous is quivering, timid or nervous.
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
unafraid (antonym)
Feeling, exhibiting, or expressing no fear.
inapprehensive (antonym)
Not apprehensive; regardless; unconcerned.
unfearful (antonym)
Not fearful.
brave (antonym)
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
courageous (antonym)
The definition of courageous is showing courage and being brave.
bold (antonym)
Clear and distinct to the eye; conspicuous:
nice (antonym)
Showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment; subtle:
pleasant (antonym)
Fair and comfortable:
The definition of dire is something so bad or scary that it causes distress or terror.
(Now Rare) Frightened; timid
Feeling great horror or dismay; terrified; horrified
Foreshadowing evil or disaster; ominous.
Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening
The definition of atrocious is something evil, cruel or absolutely horrible.
Involved or responsible.
Characterized by abject fear; cowardly.
Deficient in conviction or courage; timid.
Easily scared; very timid.
(Archaic) Capable of making one tremble; terrible.
(Now Chiefly Dial.) Frightened; afraid
Afraid.
aflutter
Suspicious or distrustful; wary:
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