Synonyms of fearfully

fearfully

adverb

as in timidly

Related Words

• timidly
• obsequiously
• servilely
• subserviently
• timorously
• shyly
• diffidently
• bashfully
• humbly
• meekly
• abjectly
• sheepishly
• submissively
• mousily
• deferentially
• politely
• courteously
• modestly
• lowly
• meanly
• civilly
• respectfully
• hat in hand
• self-deprecatingly
• suppliantly

Dissimilar Words

• boldly
• proudly
• contemptuously
• scornfully
• arrogantly
• brazenly
• imperiously
• audaciously
• haughtily
• loftily
• superciliously
• pompously
• presumptuously
• fearlessly
• pridefully
• brashly
• pretentiously
• huffily
• recklessly
• disdainfully
• rashly
• swaggeringly
• impertinently
• disrespectfully
• rudely
• saucily
• self-importantly
• discourteously
• impudently
• uppishly
• ungraciously
• impolitely
• uncivilly
• bitchily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fearfully

The child is fearfully looking behind him, as three Israeli soldiers approach. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 16 July 2026

He’s flanked by his wife, Princess Deidamia, who looks fearfully up at her husband’s encroaching enemies. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 July 2026

Maybe the only thing scarier than the opening scene of The Happening is Mark Wahlberg attempting to earnestly and fearfully talk to a plant. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

Videos on social media showed militant convoys in trucks and motorcycles moving through the town's deserted streets, while residents looked on fearfully. — CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026

Videos on social media showed militant convoys in trucks and motorcycles moving through the town’s deserted streets, while residents looked on fearfully. — Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026

That must be fearfully difficult in warfare, and even more formidable in the theater. — From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Feb. 2026

As economic uncertainty continues, financial experts break down how Black women can use investing and trading strategically—not fearfully. — Essence, 9 Jan. 2026

This is about taking responsibility for your future… not fearfully, but strategically. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025