fearful

[US]/ˈfɪəfl/
[UK]/ˈfɪrfl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. terrifying; serious; worried

Phrases & Collocations

fearful of

Example Sentences

be fearful of falling

a fearful blunder; fearful poverty.

She was fearful of falling.

a fearful waste of time

they are fearful of the threat of nuclear forces.

fearful of criticism. unafraid

a fearful, nervous glance.

understandably fearful about the future

What a fearful waste of time and money!

They were fearful of tackling him.

What a fearful waste of time!

he has to get back in a fearful hurry.

a gigantic wolfhound with a fearful, gaping maw.

a disorder characterized by withdrawn and fearful behaviour.

fearful weapons that bespeak great loss of life.

The boss was fearful of his secretary's anger.

Real-world Examples

Now, amid falling prices, he calls farmers genuinely fearful.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

People with social phobias are fearful of being embarrassed or judged by others.

Source: Osmosis - Mental Psychology

" Not in my direction! " pleads the fearful seal.

Source: I love phonics.

John was fearful of losing his job.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

Fearful of coronavirus, they are staying home.

Source: Soren course audio

But here is the thing, I'm actually more fearful.

Source: Christmas look look look

But what if the studio should be fearful?

Source: This Month's Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American

The fact is my generation is fearful and unambitious.

Source: Western cultural atmosphere

It was fearful that I cannot see everybody.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2021 Collection

Public-sector employees are not fearful of losing their jobs.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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