feared
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unfeared adjective
Etymology
Origin of feared
Aphetic form of afeard
Example Sentences
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Oil prices rose above $100 on Monday as traders feared the failed negotiations could mean a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
A labor-market breakdown feared by some economists hasn’t materialized.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Some in the Iranian capital feared the ceasefire will come to naught, but others declared victory and most breathed a sigh of relief after weeks of bombardment.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Like others, Garay said she feared the government would use the new study to ignore cases like those of her son.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
I feared for my exams, and to top it all, it often happened that when I sacrificed precious time I could have spent on the farm, the teachers didn’t even come.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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