What does scared mean?
Scared means Feeling fear; afraid, frightened..
Scared
/skɛəd/ · adjective
Meaning
Feeling fear; afraid, frightened..
Definitions by Sense
- Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.
- simple past and past participle of scare
Example Sentences
I’m scared I’ll miss the train.
I got scared silly.
The child was really scared of the dark.
Residents of Sihu Township in the central county of Yunlin were left scared and angry after hundreds of dead geese were found dumped in an irrigation channel Tuesday, inciting a minor panic as avian flu continues to spread throughout the country.
Synonyms for scared
Antonyms for scared
Related Words
Word Forms
- more scared
- scareder
- most scared
- scaredest
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for scared?
Common synonyms include afraid, frightened.
What is the opposite of scared?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use scared in a sentence?
I’m scared I’ll miss the train.
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