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The Meaning of fearful

  • (a.) Full of fear, apprehension, or alarm; afraid; frightened.
  • (a.) inclined to fear; easily frightened; without courage; timid.
  • (a.) Indicating, or caused by, fear.
  • (a.) Inspiring fear or awe; exciting apprehension or terror; terrible; frightful; dreadful.

Synonyms

dread(a) , frightening , dire , terrible , horrendous , fearsome , horrific , timorous , dreaded , cowardly , awful , trepid , frightful , dreadful , direful , horrible , tremendous , horrifying , atrocious , ugly , alarming , majestic , solemn , appalling , dread , grand , noble , stately , august , portentous , imposing , shocking , terrific , afraid(predicate)

Antonyms

unafraid(p) , good , bold , fearless , unalarming , base , undignified , commonplace , humble , mean , vulgar , contemptible , inferior , paltry , beggarly , despicable , lowly

Rhymes

cheerful , tearful