just scared
Frequency: 6.025.8 per million words
Emphasizes that fear is the only or main emotion.
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Examples (10)
- I'm not angry with you; I'm just scared.
- She wasn't trying to be rude; she was just scared of the crowd.
- Don't be mad at him; he's just scared of making a mistake.
- The dog isn't aggressive; he's just scared by the loud noise.
- I think the little girl is just scared to be alone in the dark.
- He didn't mean to shout; he was just scared for his sister's safety.
- Are you really that upset, or are you just scared?
- They aren't being difficult on purpose; they're just scared of the changes.
- I realized I wasn't cold; I was just scared about the test results.
- It's okay to admit that you're just scared right now.