Fearful: meaning, definitions and examples

feeling scared or anxious about something

Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened or worried. It is a natural human emotion that arises in response to a perceived threat or danger. People may feel fearful when facing the unknown or when anticipating a negative outcome.

afraid, anxious, scared, worried

Examples of usage

• I am fearful of spiders.

• She was fearful of failing the exam.

• The loud noise made the child feel fearful.

• I could sense her fearful expression.

• He looked fearful when he saw the dark figure.