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fearful
[ feer-fuhl ]
adjective
- causing or apt to cause fear; frightening:
a fearful apparition.
- feeling fear, dread, apprehension, or solicitude:
fearful for his life.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , ,
- full of awe or reverence:
fearful of the Lord.
- showing or caused by fear:
fearful behavior exhibited by dogs in the animal shelter.
- extreme in size, intensity, or badness: fearful poverty.
a fearful head cold;
fearful poverty.
fearful
/ ˈɪəʊ /
adjective
- having fear; afraid
- causing fear; frightening
- informal.very unpleasant or annoying
a fearful cold
Derived Forms
- ˈڱڳܱԱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ڱ·ڳܱ· adverb
- ڱ·ڳܱ·Ա noun
- ܲ·ڱ·ڳܱ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
Rather than feeling fearful about the US tariff, Robinsons Brothers reckons it may help the West Bromwich-based organic chemicals firm wrestle back American customers from cheaper overseas rivals.
She sees the entire exercise as a political ploy to get fearful consumers to make big-ticket purchases quickly in an effort to jump-start a flagging economy.
Some hotel workers are too fearful to show up for work, said Jacob Monty, an immigration and employment lawyer who advises chain restaurants.
Access to everything - collapse sites, victims and their families - was not easy because of the oppressive environment created by the military junta, with people often fearful of speaking to journalists.
Schools closed and public transport was scarce as fearful residents opted to steer clear of the chaos.
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