gefürchtet
Translation
feared, dreaded, formidable
Examples
Der gefürchtete Pirat segelte über das Meer.
The feared pirate sailed across the sea.
Die Prüfung war bei allen Studenten gefürchtet.
The exam was dreaded by all students.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) feared ... Der gefürchtete Lehrer kam ins Zimmer. (The feared teacher came into the room.)
Similar Words
Synonyms: dreaded, formidable; Antonyms: loved, admired
Etymology
From the past participle of 'fürchten' (to fear). 'ge-' is a past participle prefix, and 'Furcht' means 'fear'.
Memory Tips
The word contains 'Furcht', which sounds a bit like 'fright'. Think of something that gives you a fright, hence it is 'feared'.