scared
The word “scared” has 1 syllable: scared
It's pronounced as /skɛrd/
What is synonym and antonym for scared?
In the thesaurus, “scared” has 86 synonyms and 51 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scared along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scared
- affrighted
- afraid
- aghast
- agitated
- alarmed
- alarumed
- amazed
- anxious
- appalled
- apprehensive
- astounded
- awed
- bowled over
- careful
- cautious
- chicken
- chilled
- coward
- cowardly
- cowed
- craven
- daunted
- demoralized
- discomforted
- discomposed
- disconcerted
- dismayed
- dispirited
- disquieted
- distracted
- distressed
- disturbed
- emasculated
- fainthearted
- fearful
- fearsome
- floored
- frighted
- frightened
- funky
- gave one the creeps
- gutless
- heedful
- horrified
- horror-struck
- hysteric
- hysterical
- intimidated
- jittery
- jolted
- jumpy
- lily-livered
- nervous
- panic-stricken
- panicked
- panicky
- perturbed
- phobic
- prudent
- pusillanimous
- scarified
- scary
- shocked
- shook
- shook up
- shrinking
- shy
- skittish
- spooked
- startled
- terrified
- terrorized
- timid
- timorous
- tremulant
- tremulous
- unadventurous
- undid
- uneasy
- unmanned
- unnerved
- unsettled
- unstrung
- upset
- wary
- worried
Antonyms for scared
- adventuresome
- adventurous
- assured
- audacious
- bold
- brave
- cheered
- collected
- comforted
- composed
- confident
- consoled
- cool
- courageous
- daredevil
- daring
- dashing
- dauntless
- emboldened
- encouraged
- fearless
- gallant
- gutsy
- hardy
- heartened
- heroic
- heroical
- inspired
- intrepid
- lionhearted
- manful
- plucky
- reassured
- resolute
- sanguine
- solaced
- soothed
- spirited
- spunky
- stalwart
- steeled
- stout
- stouthearted
- sure
- unafraid
- undaunted
- unperturbed
- valiant
- valorous
- venturesome
- venturous
Meanings of scared
- verb
- To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.
- adjective
- Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.
Example Sentences
- She was scared of the dark and slept with a nightlight.
- I felt scared before giving my first public speech.
- The dog looked scared during the thunderstorm.
- He pretended to be brave, but he was actually scared inside.
- They were scared when they heard strange noises in the basement.
On this page you'll find 137 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scared, such as: adventuresome, adventurous, affrighted, afraid, aghast, agitated, alarmed.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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ballyragged
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