as in afraid
filled with fear or dread
at the sight of the grizzly bear he froze, being too scared to even run away
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as in frightened
to strike with fear
thunderstorms have always scared her
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Recent Examples of scared
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
While gold is a popular choice when investors are scared, other alternatives such as infrastructure and real estate offer similar protection.
—Eric Satz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The delight in attending amfAR is watching the war of models in their couture fashion, none too scared to dress like the Bene Gesserit sisters from Dune.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 May 2025
At the same time, there is an unshakable sense that successive British Foreign Secretaries and Prime Ministers have been scared to kick up a fuss.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
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Plus, hearing from the new owners, those dogs have also been scared and skittish around humans.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
While gold is a popular choice when investors are scared, other alternatives such as infrastructure and real estate offer similar protection.
—Eric Satz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The delight in attending amfAR is watching the war of models in their couture fashion, none too scared to dress like the Bene Gesserit sisters from Dune.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 May 2025
At the same time, there is an unshakable sense that successive British Foreign Secretaries and Prime Ministers have been scared to kick up a fuss.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scared
Adjective
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On the experimental end, the label isn’t afraid to push boundaries, as evidenced by Magnificent Little Dudes, a captivating collaboration between Japanese ambient artist Chihei Hatakeyama and jazz drummer Shun Ishiwaka.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Your soul craves experiences that deepen your understanding of the world; don’t be afraid to indulge in it.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Horses are naturally skittish animals that can easily become frightened and bolt.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Footage from the immediate aftermath captured mothers and fathers clutching children on their hips, running through the mist of water dousing the flames, while frightened dogs scrambled alongside them.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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The movie sees the revival of arch-villain Feathers McGraw, who terrified kids in 1993’s The Wrong Trousers.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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My Hugo would chase it and bark at it, or he'd be terrified.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Members of the committee were shocked, according to one Congressional staffer, a former USAID OIG official and a source familiar with the USAID OIG’s operations.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Before the lights dimmed, Breezy could be seen moving in towards the visibly shocked fan, where his lips and tongue met her skin.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from President Donald Trump’s spectacular clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and conservative figures are urging détente, fearful of the potential consequences from a prolonged feud.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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That has put greater attention on the employment data, with investors fearful that upcoming reports will start to show consumers and businesses crumbling under the weight of tariffs.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Barbara wasn't alarmed and insisted Shields sit between their chairs and finish the TV episode with them.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration’s unprecedented action against Harvard is not the only reason why international college students have become alarmed about their future in the United States.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scared. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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