frightened
Translation
frightened, scared
Examples
The frightened child hid under the bed.
The frightened child hid under the bed.
I'm frightened of spiders.
I'm frightened of spiders.
She was frightened that she would fail.
She was frightened that she would fail.
Grammar Patterns
a frightened ((noun)) a (noun) that is afraid The frightened child hid under the bed.
frightened of ((sth./sb.)) afraid of (sth./sb.) I'm frightened of spiders.
frightened that ((clause)) afraid that (sth.) will happen She was frightened that she would fail.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scared, afraid, terrified; Antonyms: brave, courageous, calm
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to frighten', used as an adjective. It means 'made to feel fear'.
Memory Tips
This describes the state you are in after something 'frightens' you. The '-ed' ending indicates a passive state.