feared
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of feared
Aphetic form of afeard
Example Sentences
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While a steep commitment, it’s not as extreme as some analysts had feared.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Dozens more species that have rarely been studied outside Papua New Guinea were also feared to be in harm's way.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
He said he feared for people's civil liberties, which he said were "being devalued and watered down".
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
She also feared she would forget her New York roots and wanted to “keep it real,” she quips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
For a second, they feared more shadows had appeared.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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