frightened
Translation
frightened, scared, afraid
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 to walk home alone.
She was frightened to walk home alone.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) frightened ((of sth./sb.)) to feel fear of something or someone I'm frightened of spiders.
((be)) frightened ((to do sth.)) to be too scared to do something She was frightened to go outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scared, afraid, terrified; Antonyms: brave, courageous, calm
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'frighten', used as an adjective. It describes the state of being made to feel fear.
Memory Tips
Remember that someone has been 'frighten-ed' by something. It describes the feeling, not the cause.