panic-stricken

American  

[pan-ik-strik-uhn] / ˈpæn ɪkˌstrɪk ən /

Also panic-struck

adjective

1. overcome with, characterized by, or resulting from fear, panic, or the like.

   panic-stricken parents looking for their child; a panic-stricken phone call.

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panic-stricken British  

adjective

1. affected by panic

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Etymology

Origin of panic-stricken

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Prosecutors argued that this left his poorly trained, panic-stricken crew effectively useless amid the fire, which possibly originated in a trash can sometime after 2:35 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

This points to efficiency and success – so far – this season, even though Arteta himself accepts things must be better than the panic-stricken conclusion to the Chelsea win.

From BBC

Just as her panic-stricken mother insisted on going for outside help, she moaned.

From Literature

It seemed an age before the high-pitched screeching sound had died and the panic-stricken creatures had departed.

From Literature

But the great Dutchman has also struggled badly, as proved by his panic-stricken handball that gave away a penalty in the heavy Champions League loss to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield.

From BBC