slightly scared

Frequency: 6.535.2 per million words

Indicates a small amount of fear.

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Examples (10)

  • She felt slightly scared before her first solo performance.
  • The child was slightly scared of the dark.
  • I admit I was slightly scared when the dog barked loudly.
  • Even though he tried to hide it, he looked slightly scared.
  • They were only slightly scared by the sudden noise.
  • After hearing the ghost story, she was slightly scared to walk home alone.
  • He's always been slightly scared of flying.
  • The idea of starting a new job made her feel slightly scared but excited.
  • We were all slightly scared when the car skidded on the ice.
  • Don't be slightly scared; it's just a small challenge.