fearful synonyms

fearful

modif.

  1. Inclined to fear

    apprehensive, nervous, afraid, timid; see afraid 1, 2, cowardly 1.

  2. Causing fear

    terrifying, dreadful, shocking; see frightful 1. See syn. study at afraid.

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