be fearful

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

To be in a state of fear.

fearfulVERB + fearful

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Examples (10)

  • She was fearful about her upcoming surgery.
  • The child was fearful of the dark basement.
  • He was deeply fearful for his family's safety.
  • The residents were fearful of another earthquake.
  • I was fearful that I might fail the exam.
  • She was understandably fearful about traveling alone.
  • The employees were fearful of losing their jobs.
  • He was fearful for his mother's health.
  • The villagers were fearful of the approaching storm.
  • She was fearful that her secret would be discovered.