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English adjective: frightened

1. frightened made afraid


SamplesThe frightened child cowered in the corner.
Too shocked and scared to move.


Synonymsscared


Similarafraid


Antonymsfearless, unafraid

2. frightened thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation


SamplesBecame panicky as the snow deepened.
Felt panicked before each exam.
Trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd.
The terrified horse bolted.


Synonymspanic-stricken, panic-struck, panicked, panicky, terrified


Similarafraid


Antonymsfearless, unafraid









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