Scariness

Pronunciation: /ˈskɑɹˈaɪˈnɛs/

Scariness (noun)

  1. The quality of being frightening, causing people to feel fear or worry.
  2. How strongly something makes people afraid, measured by how intense the fear feels.

Examples

  • The scariness in the room made me breathe slowly.
  • Her calm voice reduced the scariness I felt.