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fearful

/ˈfɪr.fəl/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈfɪr.fəl/

Describes a feeling of being afraid or anxious; also used to describe something that causes fear.

ruОписывает чувство страха или тревоги; также используется для описания того, что вызывает страх.esDescribe un sentimiento de miedo o ansiedad; también se usa para algo que causa miedo.frQui ressent de la peur ou de l'anxiété ; également utilisé pour décrire ce qui inspire la peur.deBeschreibt das Gefühl von Angst oder Sorge; wird auch verwendet, um etwas zu beschreiben, das Angst auslöst.ptQue sente medo ou ansiedade; também usado para descrever algo que causa medo.zh形容感到害怕或担忧;也用来形容令人害怕或引起恐惧的事物。arيصف الشعور بالخوف أو القلق، ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف ما يثير الخوف أو يبعث على الرهبة.

  1. Feeling afraid B1 formal

    Experiencing fear or anxiety; frightened.

    • She was fearful of the dark.
    • He felt fearful before his job interview.
    • The child was fearful of the loud noise.

    ruИспуганныйesAsustadofrAvoir peurdeÄngstlichptMedrosozh害怕的arخائف

    Synonyms: afraidalarmedanxiousapprehensivefrightenednervouspanickyscaredterrifiedworried

    Antonyms: boldbraveconfidentcourageousfearless

  2. Causing fear B2 formal

    Something that inspires fear or dread.

    • The storm was a fearful event.
    • They faced a fearful challenge.
    • The accident was a fearful sight.

    ruСтрашныйesque causa miedofrQui inspire la peurdeFurchterregendptAssustadorzh可怕的arمُخيف

    Synonyms: alarmingappallingawfuldiredreadfulfearsomeformidablefrighteninghorribleintimidatingscaryterrifyingunnerving

    Antonyms: calmingcomfortingreassuringsoothing

  • more fearful comparative form
  • most fearful superlative form