Meaning of the word fearful in English

What does fearful mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fearful

US /ˈfɪr.fəl/

UK /ˈfɪə.fəl/

feeling or showing fear or anxiety

Example:

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She was fearful of walking alone at night.

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The children were fearful of the loud thunder.

Synonym:

afraid scared apprehensive anxious dreadful

Antonym:

fearless brave courageous

causing fear or dread; terrible or dreadful

Example:

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The storm caused fearful damage to the coastal towns.

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The accident was a fearful sight.

Synonym:

dreadful terrible horrible awful frightful

Antonym:

pleasant harmless mild