scared (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /skɛərd/

Definition

Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.

Examples

• She was scared of the dark when she was a child.

• He looked scared when he realized he had lost his keys.

• Don't be scared; it's just a movie.

How to Use scared

scared of (prepositional phrase)

Feeling fear about something or someone. — "He is scared of heights."

scared to (prepositional phrase)

Feeling too afraid to do something. — "She was scared to speak up in class."

scared by (prepositional phrase)

Caused to feel fear by something. — "They were scared by the sudden noise."

Synonyms of scared

Words with a similar meaning to scared:

• afraid
• frightened
• terrified
• panicked

Antonyms of scared

Words with the opposite meaning to scared:

• brave
• confident
• calm

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