English · Emotions & Feelings
fearful
/ˈfɪə.fəl/
[/ˈfɪə.fəl/]
afraid, frightened
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling or showing fear; nervous and worried about possible danger.
Example
The fearful child clung to her mother's hand as the thunder rolled loudly outside.
The fearful child clung to her mother's hand as the thunder rolled loudly outside.
Etymology
From 'fear' (Old English 'fær', danger) plus the suffix '-ful'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes a person who feels fear or a situation that causes it.