26984 words

fearful

3 definitions • 8 examples
1
frightened or worried about something:

Examples:

I am fearful he will injure himself one of these days.
fearful of He hesitated before calling her, fearful of what she might say.
fearful that She's fearful that she may lose custody of her children.
2
very bad:

Examples:

a fearful argument
a fearful temper
3
showing or causing fear; frightened or worried about something:

Examples:

a fearful expression/reaction
fearful dangers
He was fearful of driving on the icy streets.

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