Are you wondering what other words you can use instead to say that you’re scared? Look no further, we have the answers you need. Keep reading and you will find multiple examples and learn how to use them.
Afraid
Meaning: Scared, feeling fear or anxiety.
Example Sentence: I am afraid of bugs, they are disgusting
Anxious
Meaning: Feeling nervous or scared about the outcome of something.
Example Sentence: I was extremely anxious about my exam results!
Fearful
Meaning: Scared, filled with fear about something.
Example Sentence: Jeremy was fearful about the uncertainty of his future.
Frightened
Meaning: Scared, afraid, anxious.
Example Sentence: Gillian was frightened when I jumped in front of her.
Panicked
Meaning: Scared, feeling panic.
Example Sentence: Anthony felt panicked because he thought he wouldn’t finish his project on time.
Panicky
Meaning: Feeling fear or anxiety.
Example Sentence: When she heard someone walking behind her, lucy started to feel panicky.
Petrified
Meaning: So scared you can’t move.
Example Sentence: Henry was petrified as the robber stood before him.
Startled
Meaning: Scared, shocked, alarmed.
Example Sentence: Mike startled Jessica as he jumped in front of her.
Terrified
Meaning: Extremely scared.
Example Sentence: I was terrified of clowns as a kid.
Terror-stricken
Meaning: Terrified, overwhelmed by terror, scared.
Example Sentence: Melissa was terror-stricken when she saw the murderer.