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fearful
[feer-fuhl]
adjective
causing or apt to cause fear; frightening.
a fearful apparition.
feeling fear, dread, apprehension, or solicitude.
fearful for his life.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , ,full of awe or reverence.
fearful of the Lord.
showing or caused by fear.
fearful behavior exhibited by dogs in the animal shelter.
extreme in size, intensity, or badness: fearful poverty.
a fearful head cold;
fearful poverty.
fearful
/ ˈɪəʊ /
adjective
having fear; afraid
causing fear; frightening
informalvery unpleasant or annoying
a fearful cold
Other 51Թ Forms
- fearfully adverb
- fearfulness noun
- unfearful adjective
- ˈڱڳܱԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
The attacks have roiled energy markets fearful of disruptions to Iran, an oil and gas powerhouse with the world’s second-largest proven natural gas reserves and the third-largest crude oil reserves, according to the U.S.
“People don’t want to take risks. They’re fearful of losing their jobs.”
Boeing said retaliation was "strictly prohibited" and it had seen a "more than 500% increase" in reports from employees since January, "which signals progress toward a robust reporting culture that is not fearful of retaliation".
He said that this neighborhood, with its mix of ethnicities, is “comfortable and safe,” but lately, his employees are also fearful.
“It’s causing a lot of confusion. Folks are really fearful.”
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