Feared: meaning, definitions and examples

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feared

[ ˈfɪəd ]

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emotion

regard (someone or something) with fear; be afraid of.

Synonyms

be afraid of, dread, feel apprehensive about, shrink from

Examples of usage

He was feared and respected by all who knew him.
She feared for her safety in the dark alley.
We should not let fear control our lives.

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feeling

feeling afraid or apprehensive.

Synonyms

afraid, frightened, scared, terrified

Examples of usage

She had a feared expression on her face.
The feared child clung to his mother's leg.
The feared animal cowered in the corner.

Translations

Translations of the word "feared" in other languages:

🇵🇹 temido

🇮🇳 डराया हुआ

🇩🇪 gefürchtet

🇮🇩 ditakuti

🇺🇦 боявся

🇵🇱 bał się

🇯🇵 恐れられた (osore rareta)

🇫🇷 craint

🇪🇸 temido

🇹🇷 korkulan

🇰🇷 두려워하는 (duryeowohaneun)

🇸🇦 مخيف (mukhif)

🇨🇿 obávaný

🇸🇰 obávaný

🇨🇳 害怕的 (hài pà de)

🇸🇮 strahovan

🇮🇸 óttast

🇰🇿 қорыққан

🇬🇪 შეშინებული (sheshinebuli)

🇦🇿 qorxulu

🇲🇽 temido

Word origin

The word 'feared' originates from the Old English word 'fǣred', which means 'afraid'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, 'feared', maintaining its association with the feeling of fear or apprehension. The concept of fear has been a fundamental aspect of human psychology and survival throughout history, influencing behavior and decision-making in various situations.