Frightened
Pronunciation: /ˈfraɪtənd/
Frightened (adjective)
- feeling afraid or worried about something.
- 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