as in afraid
filled with fear or dread
at the sight of the grizzly bear he froze, being too scared to even run away
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as in frightened
to strike with fear
thunderstorms have always scared her
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Recent Examples of scared
Tim Reid, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
My two children are scared and cannot sleep at night because of the sound of air defence and attacks, explosions.
—Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 17 June 2025
So be prepared, not scared, and have your situational awareness of security.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
The chandelier came down in Sin City at such a breakneck speed, audiences were scared out of their wits.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025
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Adjective
His street vendor customers are at home in hiding, while restaurant workers are too scared to travel to the market to pick up supplies.
—Tim Reid, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
My two children are scared and cannot sleep at night because of the sound of air defence and attacks, explosions.
—Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 17 June 2025
So be prepared, not scared, and have your situational awareness of security.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
The chandelier came down in Sin City at such a breakneck speed, audiences were scared out of their wits.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scared
Adjective
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Like Tracy, the high school student, Jordan was afraid of the overpass.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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The content creator and homebody is not afraid of canceling weekend plans to enjoy his rent.—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Horses are naturally skittish animals that can easily become frightened and bolt.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Footage from the immediate aftermath captured mothers and fathers clutching children on their hips, running through the mist of water dousing the flames, while frightened dogs scrambled alongside them.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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The movie sees the revival of arch-villain Feathers McGraw, who terrified kids in 1993’s The Wrong Trousers.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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My Hugo would chase it and bark at it, or he'd be terrified.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Members of the committee were shocked, according to one Congressional staffer, a former USAID OIG official and a source familiar with the USAID OIG’s operations.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Before the lights dimmed, Breezy could be seen moving in towards the visibly shocked fan, where his lips and tongue met her skin.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The law was blocked by a judge, but Martinez said some workers and companies are still hesitant and fearful of enforcement.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2025
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Fed officials have been reluctant to move, fearful that tariffs Trump implemented this year could cause inflation in the coming months.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Inheriting the mantle from Pope Francis, who grew increasingly alarmed by AI's societal risks, Leo is pressing for stronger global governance and ethical oversight of the technology.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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That’s what has safety advocates like O’Dowd so alarmed.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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“Scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scared. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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