Frightened

/ˈfraɪtən(d)/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Feeling fear or anxiety; scared.

The frightened child clung to her mother's leg during the thunderstorm.

Having a sense of panic or distress due to a perceived threat or danger.

He was frightened when he heard strange noises coming from the dark hallway.

Causing fear in someone; alarming.

The frightened look on her face indicated that she had seen something unexpected.

Past participle of fright; from Middle English 'frighten' which comes from Old English 'fyrhto', meaning 'to frighten'.

frightened out of one's wits

Utterly terrified.

frightened to death

So scared one could feel like dying.

jump out of one's skin

To react with sudden fear.

fear

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.

panic

A sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety.

terror

Extreme fear.

Freaked out

She was totally freaked out after watching that horror movie.

Spooked

He got spooked when he heard the noise in the dark.