Frightened

Pronunciation: /ˈfraɪtənd/

Frightened (adjective)

  1. feeling afraid or worried about something.
  2. worried that something bad or dangerous might happen.

Examples

  • She felt frightened when the lights went out.
  • He was frightened by the sudden noise.

Common collocations: frightened to death, frightened of the dark, frightened for one's life, frightened about the future

Synonyms of Frightened

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Frightened

  • describing a state of peace or tranquility
  • describing courage in the face of fear