Affrayed: meaning, definitions and examples
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affrayed
[ əˈfreɪd ]
state of being
Affrayed describes a state of being frightened or alarmed. It is often used to refer to a person who is filled with fear or anxiety, usually due to unforeseen circumstances.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt affrayed when she heard the sudden noise.
- He looked affrayed after watching the horror movie.
- The children were affrayed at the thought of a thunderstorm.
- Despite the affrayed crowd, the concert continued.
- The sudden appearance of the ghost left everyone affrayed.
Translations
Translations of the word "affrayed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amedrontado
🇮🇳 डराया हुआ
🇩🇪 erschrocken
🇮🇩 terkejut
🇺🇦 наляканий
🇵🇱 przestraszony
🇯🇵 怯えた
🇫🇷 effrayé
🇪🇸 asustado
🇹🇷 ürkek
🇰🇷 놀란
🇸🇦 مذعور
🇨🇿 vyděšený
🇸🇰 vyľakaný
🇨🇳 惊恐的
🇸🇮 prestrašen
🇮🇸 hræddur
🇰🇿 қорыққан
🇬🇪 შეშინებული
🇦🇿 dəhşətə düşmüş
🇲🇽 asustado
Etymology
The word 'affrayed' originates from the Old French term 'afraier', which means to frighten or scare. It is derived from the Latin 'frēgī', which means to break. This etymological history reflects the word's connection to the sensation of fear, suggesting a breaking of calm or composure. Over time, the usage has evolved, and although 'affrayed' is less common in modern English, it still conveys a powerful sense of fear and alarm. The word appears in Middle English texts and has largely fallen out of mainstream usage but is still encountered in literary contexts.