English · Word Candidate

frightening

/ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Meaning · English

Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.

Adjective

Riding the rollercoaster was a frightening experience.

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).

Meaning · English

Awful, terrible, very bad.

Adjective

Sources & notes

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

What does “frightening” mean?

Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.

Is “frightening” formal or informal?

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

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