sound scared

Frequency: 7.563.8 per million words

For one's voice to indicate fear.

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Examples (10)

  • He tried not to sound scared when he answered the phone.
  • Her voice didn't sound scared, just incredibly tired.
  • You sound scared; is everything alright over there?
  • I know I sound scared, but I am actually quite excited.
  • The witness sounded scared while giving his testimony in court.
  • Does he sound scared to you, or is he faking it?
  • She tried to speak confidently, but ended up sounding scared.
  • Don't sound so scared; it's just a small spider.
  • Even though he was brave, he sounded a bit scared on the radio.
  • I could tell she sounded scared through the closed door.