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- Dictionaryfear·ful/ˈfirf(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. feeling afraid; showing fear or anxiety: "bond traders have remained fearful of inflation" Similar
- 2. very great: informal "he could cause a fearful commotion" Similar
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The meaning of FEARFUL is causing or likely to cause fear, fright, or alarm especially because of dangerous quality. How to use fearful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fearful.
frightened or worried about something: I am fearful he will injure himself one of these days. fearful of He hesitated before calling her, fearful of what she might say. fearful that She's fearful that she may lose custody of her children. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Afraid. afraid for someone/something. afraid of someone/something.
The meaning of FEAR is an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. How to use fear in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fear.
1. causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful blizzard. 2. feeling fear, dread, apprehension, or solicitude; apprehensive; anxious. 3. full of awe or reverence. 4. showing or caused by fear: fearful behavior.
Fearful definition: causing or apt to cause fear; frightening. See examples of FEARFUL used in a sentence.
Synonyms for FEARFUL: terrifying, frightening, scary, formidable, horrible, terrible, intimidating, dread; Antonyms of FEARFUL: reassuring, comforting, relaxing, calming, inviting, soothing, consoling, quieting.
Inclined to feel anxiety or apprehension; timid; nervous. American Heritage. Causing fear; terrifying; dreadful. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Showing or resulting from fear. A fearful look. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Very bad, offensive, great, etc. A fearful liar. Webster's New World. More Adjective Definitions (1)
an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen: Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman. Even when the waves grew big, the boy showed no ( signs of) fear. a fear of I have a fear of heights.
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a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid. Synonyms: qualm, trepidation, horror, panic, fright, terror, dread, dismay, consternation, apprehension, foreboding. Antonyms: intrepidity, calm, security, courage.
