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Definition fearful in American English

fearful adjective

adjective
/ˈfɪrf(ə)l/
Example

Fearful parents kept their children indoors.

Example

We're fearful that fighting will start up again.

Example

Fearful of another attack, civilians fled the capital.

Synonyms and related words
afraid frightened scared
2

used for emphasizing how bad someone or something is

Example

She's a fearful gossip.

Example

a fearful mess/muddle

Synonyms and related words
utterly sadly hopelessly
Synonyms and related words
frightening scary alarming
Definition fearful in American English