Fearful synonyms
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Part of speech:
Fearful; apprehensive
Dreadful; appalling
Causing fright; terrifying; alarming
The definition of dreadful is terrible, shocking or very disturbing.
Formidable; fearsome
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Having fear; afraid, frightened.
Extremely frightened.
Filled with fright; terrified
Unrelenting or uncompromising:
Horrible; frightful
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(Informal) Very bad, ugly, shocking, unpleasant, etc.
Horrifying, causing horror; horrible.
Lacking courage; cowardly.
Dire; sinister:
Lacking self-confidence; shy.
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
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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:
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sullen (related)
pavid
Exhibiting or experiencing fear; timid.
Highly offensive to good taste, propriety, etc.; extremely revolting
Of a formidable nature; terrific
(Archaic) Excessively careful and precise.
Terrible; greatly feared.
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(Slang) Timid or cowardly
Able or quick to apprehend or understand
Inclined to fear
The definition of tremulous is quivering, timid or nervous.
The definition of dire is something so bad or scary that it causes distress or terror.
(Now Rare) Frightened; timid
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Feeling great horror or dismay; terrified; horrified
Foreshadowing evil or disaster; ominous.
Full of or subject to fear; timid
terrify (related)
resentful (related)
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frighten (related)
in fear (related)
helpless (related)
heedless (related)
frightening (related)
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.
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Deficient in conviction or courage; timid.
pleasant (antonym)
Fair and comfortable:
Easily scared; very timid.
(Archaic) Capable of making one tremble; terrible.
(Now Chiefly Dial.) Frightened; afraid
Afraid.
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Suspicious or distrustful; wary:
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