Synonyms for

Frightened

Verb / ˈfraɪtʌnd / Another word for frightened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Feeling afraid or scared

Synonyms & similar words

panicky affright fright frighten scare panicked scared panicstricken panicstruck terrified scared terrified panicked alarmed spooked startled nervous anxious worried apprehensive timid shy jittery uneasy tense edgy unsettled fearful daunted intimidated

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehensive alarmed disquieted perturbed

Informal

scared spooked petrified shaky

Literary

afeard aghast timorous

Antonyms

brave bold confident calm assured fearless undaunted

Common collocations

  • deeply frightened
  • suddenly frightened
  • frightened by
  • frightened to death
  • frightened child
  • frightened look
  • frightened silence

Word family

noun fright
verb frighten
adjective frightened
adverb frighteningly

Usage note

Frightened is the past participle of 'frighten' and is used as an adjective. It describes a state of being scared or afraid.

Example sentences

  1. The little girl was frightened when she heard a loud noise.
  2. The dog was frightened of the thunderstorm.
  3. He was so frightened that he couldn't move.
  4. She had a frightened look on her face.
  5. The frightened deer ran away from the hunters.

Quotes

  • I'm frightened all the time. But I never let it stop me. Never. - Olivia Newton-John
  • Being frightened is an experience you can't buy. - Anthony Doerr
  • I was frightened of everything I didn't know. - John Irving

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