fearful

//ˈfɪəfəl//
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Adjective

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1

Feeling or showing fear; afraid or frightened.

The fearful child hid behind his mother during the thunderstorm.

2

Causing or likely to cause fear; frightening or terrifying.

The fearful storm destroyed many houses in the village.

3

Extremely bad or unpleasant; dreadful.

The traffic was fearful this morning.