Cool MateMeaning of Frightened
afraid; feeling fear
In simple words: feeling scared or afraid
Frightened in a sentence
- The frightened child ran to her mother for comfort.
- He looked frightened when he saw the shadow in the dark.
- After the thunderstorm, the dog appeared frightened and shaky.
- I was frightened by the sudden loud noise coming from the basement.
How to use Frightened
Use 'frightened' to describe a feeling of fear. It can be used in most contexts. Avoid using in overly casual situations where simpler words like 'scared' might fit better.
Grammar pattern
be + frightened
Memory hint
Frightened sounds like 'fight and end' — imagine fighting a fear to end it!
Related words
Collocations with Frightened
Common mistakes with Frightened
- Confusing 'frightened' with 'frightening'. 'Frightened' describes a feeling, while 'frightening' describes something that causes fear.
- Using 'frightened' in the wrong tense, like saying 'I frighten' instead of 'I am frightened.'
- Adding unnecessary prepositions, like saying 'frightened of' instead of just 'frightened.'
Frightened appears in
Frightened in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خائف
يشعر بالخوف أو الرهبة
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভীত
ভয় বা আতঙ্কিত বোধ করা
- GermanDeutsch
Verängstigt
Angst oder Furcht empfinden
- SpanishEspañol
asustado
sintiendo miedo o temor
- Persianفارسی
ترسیده
احساس ترس یا وحشت کردن
- FrenchFrançais
Effrayé
Avoir peur ou être effrayé
- Hindiहिन्दी
डरा हुआ
डरा हुआ या भयभीत महसूस करना
- ItalianItaliano
Spaventato
che prova paura o terrore
- PortuguesePortuguês
Assustado
sentindo-se assustado ou com medo
- RussianРусский
Напуганный
Чувствующий страх или испуг
- Urduاردو
ڈرایا ہوا، خوفزدہ
ڈر یا خوف محسوس کرنا
- Chinese中文
害怕的
感到害怕或恐惧
More words like Frightened
- Scared
- AfraidA1
feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffer
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
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Frequently asked questions about Frightened
What does Frightened mean?
feeling scared or afraid
What is the definition of Frightened?
afraid; feeling fear
How do you use Frightened in a sentence?
The frightened child ran to her mother for comfort.
Can you give another example of Frightened?
He looked frightened when he saw the shadow in the dark.
What are synonyms for Frightened?
Common alternatives include scared, alarmed, terrified, afraid, apprehensive.
What is the opposite of Frightened?
Opposite meanings include calm, unafraid, confident.
What words go with Frightened?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, by, of, frightened out of your wits, frightened to death, too frightened (of somebody/something) to do something.
What are common mistakes when using Frightened?
Confusing 'frightened' with 'frightening'. 'Frightened' describes a feeling, while 'frightening' describes something that causes fear. Using 'frightened' in the wrong tense, like saying 'I frighten' instead of 'I am frightened.' Adding unnecessary prepositions, like saying 'frightened of' instead of just 'frightened.'
How do you pronounce Frightened?
US: /["/ˈfraɪtnd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfraɪtnd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Frightened?
Use 'frightened' to describe a feeling of fear. It can be used in most contexts. Avoid using in overly casual situations where simpler words like 'scared' might fit better.
What CEFR level is Frightened?
"Frightened" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.