fear
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Comparative
more fearful
Superlative
most fearful
1
filled with fear or anxiety
- She felt fearful walking alone at night in the unfamiliar neighborhood.
- The child became fearful during the thunderstorm, seeking comfort from her parents.
- His voice was shaky and fearful as he recounted the incident to the police.
- The fearful expression on her face revealed her apprehension about the upcoming exam.
- The villagers were fearful of the approaching hurricane, hastily boarding up their windows.
4
extremely upsetting, alarming, or serious
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