Dictionary Check: fearful

"fearful" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

experiencing or showing fear

Example: "a fearful glance"
adjective

causing fear or dread or terror

Example: "the awful war"
adjective

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

Example: "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"
Synonyms:
adjective

extremely distressing

Example: "fearful slum conditions"
Synonyms:
adjective

timid by nature or revealing timidity

Example: "timorous little mouse"
Synonyms:

Advertisement