English · Word Candidate

frightened

/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Afraid; suffering from fear.

Adjective

She looked very much frightened of the storm.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “frightened” mean?

Afraid; suffering from fear.

Is “frightened” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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