How To Spell fearful?
How to Pronounce fearful?
Correct pronunciation for the word "fearful" is [fˈi͡əfə͡l], [fˈiəfəl], [f_ˈiə_f_əl].
What are the misspellings for fearful?
"Fearful" in context
The emotion of fear can be extremely powerful and debilitating. fearful behavior is characterized by sweating, increased heart rate, trembling, difficulty speaking, and a strong urge to flee. It can be a result of a traumatic event or repeated exposure to a dangerous situation in one's life. When a person is facing a fearful situation, the mind is flooded with so many stressful thoughts, that it can be almost impossible to turn off. This can have a detrimental effect on quality of life, as it can lead to anxiety and depression.
What are similar-sounding words for fearful?
Usage over time for fearful:
This graph shows how "fearful" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Fearful:
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adj.
• frightened • conservative • all • horrifying • cowardly • horrible, awful • alarmed, apprehensive • frightful/frightening • anxious • disbelieving • spineless • terrible • horrendous • unspeakable • uneasy • eerie • horrible • ominous • distrustful • amazing • shy • awesome -
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- hopelessly ,
- aghast ,
- downright ,
- afeard .
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Resources
- Correct spelling for fearful [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- fearful - English spelling dictionary
- Fearful | Definition of fearful by Merriam-Webster
- Fearful definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Fearful | Definition of fearful at Dictionary.com
- Fearful dictionary definition | fearful defined