adj. Function: adjective
1
Synonyms: AFRAID 1, aghast, anxious, ||ascared, frightened, scared, scary, terrified
Related Words: agitated, alarmed, discomposed, disquieted, disturbed, perturbed
Contrasted Words: audacious, bold, brave, courageous, dauntless, unafraid, valiant
Antonyms: fearless
2 inspired or moved by fear FF1C; fearful of loud noises FF1E;
Synonyms: afraid, apprehensive; compare AFRAID 1
Related Words: 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 FF1C; a fearful sight FF1E;
Synonyms: appalling, awful, dire, direful, dreadful, formidable, frightful, horrible, horrific, redoubtable, shocking, terrible, terrific, tremendous
Related Words: alarming, frightening, terrifying; ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, lurid, macabre; baleful, malign, sinister; overwhelming, sublime
Contrasted Words: attractive, charming, delightful, enchanting, pleasant, pleasing
Antonyms: reassuring