adjective
1.
Synonyms: afraid 1, aghast, anxious, ||ascared, frightened, scared, scary, terrified
Related Word: agitated, alarmed, discomposed, disquieted, disturbed, perturbed
Contrasted words: audacious, bold, brave, courageous, dauntless, unafraid, valiant
Antonyms: fearless
2.
inspired or moved by fear
fearful of loud noises
Synonyms: afraid, apprehensive; compare afraid 1
Related Word: alarmed, disquieted, disturbed; aflutter, agitated, jittery, nervous, perturbed, uneasy; anxious, concerned, solicitous, worried
Contrasted words: assured, confident, sanguine, sure; collected, composed, cool, imperturbable, nonchalant, unflappable, unperturbed
Antonyms: unafraid
3.
causing fear
a fearful sight
Synonyms: appalling, awful, dire, direful, dreadful, formidable, frightful, horrible, horrific, redoubtable, shocking, terrible, terrific, tremendous
Related Word: alarming, frightening, terrifying; ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, lurid, macabre; baleful, malign, sinister; overwhelming, sublime
Contrasted words: attractive, charming, delightful, enchanting, pleasant, pleasing
Antonyms: reassuring