: thrown into or being in a state of fear, fright, or panic
scared of snakes
scared to go out
Examples of scared in a Sentence
I am really scared about speaking in front of the class.
He was scared that his mother wouldn't let him go to the movies with his friends.
She's scared to walk alone at night.
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From then on, no more physical abuse occurs in front of the camera, though there is tension in the air during many of Joe's scenes, as Michael is scared of standing up to his dad until the very end.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, everyone is gunning for Rick but scared of his idol.
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The world is in crisis at the moment, and there are many people out there who feel scared and confused.
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Witnesses describe the dogs as frightened and wary rather than dangerous — a pair of scared animals looking for food, not a fight.
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april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, everyone is gunning for Rick but scared of his idol.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
The world is in crisis at the moment, and there are many people out there who feel scared and confused.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Witnesses describe the dogs as frightened and wary rather than dangerous — a pair of scared animals looking for food, not a fight.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scared
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“Scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scared. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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