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Frightened Definition & Meaning

1. Feeling afraid or scared due to a perceived threat or danger.

Example: She was frightened by the sound of footsteps behind her in the dark alley.

2. Being anxious or nervous about something that may happen.

Example: He was frightened of failing his exam and disappointing his parents.

3. Being startled or surprised by something unexpected.

Example: The sudden loud noise frightened the baby and made her cry.

4. Feeling intimidated or overwhelmed by a person or situation.

Example: The new employee was frightened by the stern demeanor of her boss.

5. Being hesitant or reluctant to do something due to fear or apprehension.

Example: The young girl was frightened to try the rollercoaster because of its height and speed.

Examples of the word frightened used in sentences.

  • The little girl was frightened when she saw a spider crawling towards her.
  • The dog barked loudly and frightened the mailman.
  • I was frightened by the loud thunderstorm last night.
  • She became frightened when she heard a strange noise in the basement.
  • John was frightened of heights and refused to go on the roller coaster.
  • I was frightened when I saw the spider crawling up the wall.
  • The loud thunder frightened the young child and she began to cry.
  • She was frightened of the dark and always slept with a night light.
  • He was so frightened of failing the test that he couldn't concentrate on studying.
  • The boy became frightened when he heard the dog barking loudly at him.
  • The hiker was frightened when she saw a bear in the woods, but slowly backed away without making any sudden movements.
  • The little girl was frightened of the dark and refused to sleep without a nightlight.
  • She felt frightened when she heard strange noises coming from the basement.
  • He was frightened to speak in public, but he did it anyway and felt proud of himself afterwards.
  • His dog was frightened by the loud thunderstorm outside.
  • The sight of a spider frightened Tom, who had arachnophobia.
  • John was frightened to speak in public, but he knew he had to overcome this fear.
  • Walking alone on a dark road at night frightened Sarah.
  • The sudden loud noise frightened the children and made them cry.
  • The experience of getting lost in the woods frightened me to the core.
  • The repeated news reports of violent crime have left many citizens feeling frightened and unsafe in their own neighborhoods.
  • As a child, I was always frightened of the dark and needed a night light to feel safe.
  • After being bullied at school, she became frightened to speak up or express her opinions in public.
  • The sudden loud noise frightened the dog and caused him to bolt out of the room.
  • I was a bit frightened of the roller coaster at first, but once I was strapped in, it was an exhilarating ride.
  • As the airplane hit turbulence, the passengers became increasingly frightened.
  • Despite her years of experience as a police officer, she couldn't help but feel frightened when she saw the weapon pointed in her direction.
  • The young woman was frightened to speak out against her boss's inappropriate behavior, fearing that she would lose her job.
  • The children remained frightened of the dark, even after their parents had explained that there was nothing to be scared of.
  • The plaintiff was greatly frightened by the threats made by the defendant's lawyers.
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