fearful of

adjective phrase

Meaning

Feeling afraid, anxious, or worried about a specific outcome, person, or situation.

Examples

She was fearful of losing her job during the company's restructuring phase.
Many investors remain fearful of a sudden market downturn.

Synonyms: scared of, afraid of, anxious about, apprehensive of, terrified of

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fearful of

adjective phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪərfʊl əv/

Definition

Feeling afraid, anxious, or worried about a specific outcome, person, or situation.

Examples

She was fearful of losing her job during the company's restructuring phase.
Many investors remain fearful of a sudden market downturn.

Synonyms of fearful of

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Antonyms of fearful of

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