feared

[feerd]

adjective

Dialect.

1. afraid; afeard.

Other Word Forms

• unfeared adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of feared¹

Aphetic form of afeard

Example Sentences

Some countries negotiated lower tariff rates than feared and many of the tariffs didn’t go into effect until August.

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The story noted that, this time, many more refused to speak on the record because they feared retribution from the White House, which is chilling in itself, if unsurprising.

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One difference is that in 1917, the Russian Revolution happened, and the ruling elites in both Europe and the United States feared that its spirit would spread.

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Authorities originally feared that 18 people had died, but two people who were thought to have been on site were later located elsewhere.

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"My father, an uncle and I came before the rest of the family by sea. The small ship was overloaded and very unstable. All the time we feared the vessel might capsize."

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Related Words

• formidable