Feared
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɪɹd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Feared is an adjective meaning Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.
Meaning
Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.
More Meanings
- Regarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
- simple past and past participle of fear
- (obsolete outside dialects) Frightened, afraid.
Example Sentences
That which hindered was thyself / More feared of [Julius] Cæsar, than of wrongfulness; […]
Conſcience grows feared: the heart grows hardened: while you delay, the Devil rules and rejoyceth: […]
[…] I’m maist feared to speak to him—and it’s an unco thing to hear ane o’ us speak that gate o’ a man—[…]
Synonyms for feared
Depending on context, synonyms include dreaded, esteemed, respected, worthy, admired, applauded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fearfulness, dread, fright, care, concern, venerate.
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