Temiese (en. Feared)

/teˈmjese/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel fear or apprehension towards something or someone.
If he feared losing his job, he would do everything possible to keep it.
Si él temiese perder su trabajo, haría lo posible por conservarlo.
To have a negative perception of an uncertain future.
She feared she wouldn't arrive on time for her appointment.
Ella temiese que no llegaría a tiempo a su cita.
To feel unease at the possibility of a bad outcome.
If she feared the exam results, she would prepare more.
Si ella temiese los resultados del examen, se prepararía más.

Etymology

From Latin 'timere', which means to fear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fear the worst
To expect a negative or unpleasant outcome.
temer lo peor
not fear anything
To feel bravery or absence of fear.
no temer a nada

Related Words

fear
A feeling of unease or fear in a situation.
temor
fearsome
That causes fear.
temible
fearful
That feels fear.
temoroso

Slang Meanings

To feel fear in an exaggerated way.
Don't be so afraid of the shadows, they're just illusions.
No seas tan temiese por las sombras, solo son ilusiones.
To have insecurities about something.
She is always worried about what they will say about her.
Ella siempre está temiese por lo que dirán de ella.