feared
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unfeared adjective
Etymology
Origin of feared
Aphetic form of afeard
Example Sentences
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Former world heavyweight champion Wilder, 40, was once considered the most feared puncher in boxing.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Helen and Lee said they feared "another outbreak like Kent could happen again" if the MenB vaccine was not made available to 15-24-year-olds on the NHS.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Carter feared conflict above all and even opposed sanctions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
She feared being called a clone, or a try-hard who’d hopped on a trend.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
They touched Mamá’s arm, and our mother did what I feared she might do under the circumstances.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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