fearful

ängstlich, furchtsam

Voller Angst oder leicht zu erschrecken.

In einfachem Englisch: Feeling afraid or easily becoming afraid.

• The child looked fearful.
• She was fearful of going out alone.
• They grew fearful for their missing friend's safety.

So benutzt man es: fearful of something/doing something (He was fearful of losing his job.); fearful for someone/something (They were fearful for their daughter's safety.); fearful that… (She was fearful that the bridge might collapse.)

Synonyme: afraid, frightened, timid, anxious

Gegenteile: fearless, confident

Häufige Wendungen: fearful of something, a fearful child, fearful for someone

furchterregend, schrecklich

So beschaffen, dass es Menschen große Angst macht.

In einfachem Englisch: Making people feel very afraid.

• A fearful roar filled the cave.
• The wreckage was a fearful sight.
• They sailed through a fearful storm.

Synonyme: frightening, terrifying, fearsome

Gegenteile: reassuring

Häufige Wendungen: a fearful sight, a fearful roar, a fearful storm