fearful (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪərfəl/

Definition

Feeling or showing fear or anxiety.

Examples

• The child was fearful of the dark, always asking for a nightlight.

• After the accident, he became fearful of driving on highways.

• She gave a fearful glance over her shoulder, expecting to see someone following her.

How to Use fearful

be fearful of something (prepositional phrase)

To be afraid or worried about something. — "She was fearful of making a mistake during her presentation."

fearful that (collocation)

To be worried that something bad might happen. — "He was fearful that his plane would be delayed."

Synonyms of fearful

Words with a similar meaning to fearful:

• scared
• afraid
• apprehensive
• terrified
• trepidatious

Antonyms of fearful

Words with the opposite meaning to fearful:

• brave
• courageous
• confident

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