: thrown into or being in a state of fear, fright, or panic
scared of snakes
scared to go out
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Examples of scared in a Sentence
I am really scared about speaking in front of the class.
He was scared that his mother wouldn't let him go to the movies with his friends.
She's scared to walk alone at night.
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Maria Rosario Carlino, Ita Romero (Argentina/Chile/Colombia), 2023 When the reserve near his house is on fire, Pedro finds a scared dog and takes her home.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
Last Saturday, that tranquility was shattered leaving people on the road bloodied, scared and afraid, as recently-obtained 911 calls show.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Anxiety and panic attacks can cause intense physical symptoms and leave those affected feeling scared and overwhelmed.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Wood emphasized that most instances of dog bites happen with smaller dogs, who may feel disrespected or scared if their personal space is invaded.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
Last Saturday, that tranquility was shattered leaving people on the road bloodied, scared and afraid, as recently-obtained 911 calls show.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Anxiety and panic attacks can cause intense physical symptoms and leave those affected feeling scared and overwhelmed.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Wood emphasized that most instances of dog bites happen with smaller dogs, who may feel disrespected or scared if their personal space is invaded.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for scared
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“Scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scared. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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