Related Words
See afraid.
Other Word Forms
- frightenedly adverb
- unfrightened adjective
- well-frightened adjective
Etymology
Origin of frightened
Example Sentences
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The easily frightened — and the recently engaged — might be advised to approach Boston’s new series, which premiered Thursday, with caution.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Dahl made his fortune by tapping into the delight children take in being frightened, conjuring worlds where evil lurks, often in human form.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
At the same time, frightened sailors who don't fulfil their contracts by abandoning ship will have difficulties finding future employment as shipping companies may blacklist them.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
"People are frightened," he told AFP as he crossed into Armenia at the Agarak/Norduz border crossing.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
"Frank is very frightened and unhappy if he doesn't have water."
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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