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Fearful

ˈfɪrfəl
Veldig Vanlig
~ 2800
~ 2800, Veldig Vanlig
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Feeling afraid or anxious about something, Causing fear or dread; alarming, Full of fear; timid or apprehensive

Fearful - Betydninger

Feeling afraid or anxious about something

Eksempel: She was fearful of walking alone in the dark.
Bruk: formalKontekst: serious discussions, academic writing
Merk: This is the most common meaning of 'fearful' and is often used to describe a state of being afraid or anxious.

Causing fear or dread; alarming

Eksempel: The movie had many fearful scenes that kept the audience on edge.
Bruk: formalKontekst: literary descriptions, formal settings
Merk: This meaning of 'fearful' is used to describe something that instills fear or alarm in others.

Full of fear; timid or apprehensive

Eksempel: The fearful child clung to her mother's hand in the crowded store.
Bruk: informalKontekst: everyday conversations, storytelling
Merk: When used in this way, 'fearful' describes a person who is easily scared or anxious.

Synonymer for Fearful

afraid

Feeling fear or apprehension about something.
Eksempel: She was afraid to walk home alone at night.
Merk: Similar to 'fearful' but may imply a stronger sense of being scared or anxious.

anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness about something with an uncertain outcome.
Eksempel: He felt anxious about the upcoming exam.
Merk: Focuses more on the feeling of worry or unease rather than just fear.

terrified

Feeling extreme fear or terror.
Eksempel: The loud noise left her terrified and shaking.
Merk: Conveys a heightened sense of fear compared to 'fearful.'

timid

Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened or shy.
Eksempel: The timid child hesitated to speak up in class.
Merk: Emphasizes a lack of boldness or assertiveness rather than just feeling fear.

Fearfuls uttrykk og vanlige setninger

scared stiff

Used to describe extreme fear or being paralyzed with fear.
Eksempel: The loud noise in the dark alley left her scared stiff.
Merk: The emphasis here is on being completely frozen or unable to move due to fear.

terrified out of one's wits

To be extremely frightened, to the point where one's thinking or rationality is affected.
Eksempel: The horror movie scared him so much that he was terrified out of his wits.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the impact of fear on one's ability to think or reason.

shaking like a leaf

To tremble or shake uncontrollably due to fear or nervousness.
Eksempel: After the near-miss accident, she was shaking like a leaf.
Merk: This phrase vividly describes the physical manifestation of fear through trembling.

fear the worst

To anticipate the worst possible outcome in a situation.
Eksempel: When he didn't hear from his friend for days, he started to fear the worst.
Merk: This phrase involves expecting the worst-case scenario rather than just feeling fearful.

petrified with fear

To be so terrified that one feels paralyzed or turned to stone.
Eksempel: The sight of the ghost left him petrified with fear.
Merk: Here, fear is so intense that it is likened to being turned into stone, emphasizing the extreme nature of the fear.

quaking in one's boots

To be extremely scared or frightened.
Eksempel: When he realized he was lost in the woods, he was quaking in his boots.
Merk: This phrase highlights the fear to the extent that one's boots (shoes) are shaking or trembling.

have a panic attack

To experience a sudden and intense feeling of fear or anxiety that can be overwhelming.
Eksempel: The thought of speaking in public makes her have a panic attack.
Merk: This phrase specifically refers to a sudden and intense episode of fear or anxiety, often accompanied by physical symptoms.

afraid of one's own shadow

To be extremely fearful or easily frightened.
Eksempel: Ever since the break-in, she's been afraid of her own shadow.
Merk: This idiom suggests being so fearful that even one's own shadow, something harmless, causes fear.

have the willies

To feel nervous, scared, or uncomfortable due to a creepy or unsettling situation.
Eksempel: The eerie sound in the abandoned house gave her the willies.
Merk: This phrase conveys a sense of being unnerved or creeped out, often by something eerie or unsettling.

Fearfuls hverdags (slang) uttrykk

jittery

Jittery means feeling nervous or uneasy, often with a sense of trembling or restlessness.
Eksempel: She's feeling jittery about the upcoming exam.
Merk: Jittery specifically refers to a nervous feeling accompanied by physical restlessness.

spooked

Spooked means to be startled or frightened suddenly.
Eksempel: The loud noise spooked the cat.
Merk: Spooked conveys a sense of being startled or scared by a specific event or action.

uneasy

Uneasy means feeling uncomfortable or anxious, often due to uncertainty or lack of confidence.
Eksempel: Her uneasy smile gave away her true feelings.
Merk: Uneasy implies a general sense of discomfort or unease, not necessarily related to a specific fear.

creeped out

Creeped out means feeling uneasy or scared due to something strange or unsettling.
Eksempel: The abandoned house always makes me feel creeped out.
Merk: Creeped out usually refers to a feeling of discomfort or fear caused by something eerie or unsettling.

on edge

On edge means feeling nervous or anxious, often due to anticipation or tension.
Eksempel: The suspenseful music had her on edge throughout the movie.
Merk: On edge describes a state of heightened tension or nervousness, usually in response to a particular situation.

spine-chilling

Spine-chilling means causing a feeling of fear or terror, often in a thrilling or haunting way.
Eksempel: The ghost story was so spine-chilling that I couldn't sleep.
Merk: Spine-chilling describes something that evokes a strong sensation of fear or dread, often related to a scary or unsettling experience.

wigged out

Wigged out means to be extremely frightened or disturbed.
Eksempel: He got completely wigged out by the horror movie.
Merk: Wigged out suggests a strong, often exaggerated reaction to something scary or unsettling.

Fearful - Eksempler

The horror movie was so fearful that I couldn't sleep at night.
She is a fearful person and always worries about everything.
The child was so fearful of the dark that he always slept with a night light.

Fearfuls grammatikk

Fearful - Adjektiv (Adjective) / Adjektiv (Adjective)
Oppslagsord: fearful
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Adjektiv (Adjective): fearful
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
fearful inneholder 2 stavelser: fear • ful
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈfir-fəl
fear ful , ˈfir fəl (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Fearful - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
fearful: ~ 2800 (Veldig Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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