Related Words
See afraid.
Other Word Forms
- frightenedly adverb
- unfrightened adjective
- well-frightened adjective
Etymology
Origin of frightened
Example Sentences
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“But—there was a unicorn. Aren’t you going to—” He was quelled with a look from Frank that almost frightened him.
From Literature
Should I tell him I’m feeling a bit frightened and excited all at once?
From Literature
"I can't believe they don't look like a confident team for where they are in the league. They've got to get back to basics and start embracing this challenge instead of being frightened of it."
From BBC
It was her first language, and Natalie sometimes found herself falling back on it when she was frightened or confused.
From Literature
Eyewitnesses told the Minnesota Star Tribune that staff were frightened when the officers came to dine earlier in the day.
From Salon
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