scared
word · lemma: scare
/ˈskɛɹd/
skaird
/skˈeəd/
skaird
Definition
Feeling afraid or worried because something seems dangerous, frightening, or uncertain.
Usage & Nuances
'Scared' is informal and very common in conversation. Often used with 'of' ('scared of spiders'), 'really/so' ('so scared'), or as 'get scared'. Slightly less intense than 'terrified' or 'petrified'. Common in phrases like 'I'm scared to try' (afraid to do something).
Spanish: asustado - tener miedoPortuguese (BR): assustado - com medoPortuguese (PT): assustado - com medoChinese (Simplified): 害怕 - 吓到Chinese (Traditional): 害怕 - 嚇到Hindi: डरा हुआArabic: خائفBengali: ভয় পেয়েছে - ভীতRussian: испуганный - напуганныйJapanese: 怖い - 怖がっているVietnamese: sợ - hoảng sợKorean: 무서운 - 겁먹은Turkish: korkmuşUrdu: ڈرا ہوا - خوف زدہIndonesian: takut - ketakutan
Example Sentences
I'm scared of the dark.
basic
She looked scared when she heard the noise.
basic
I get scared every time there's a thunderstorm.
natural
Don't be scared. It's just a cat.
basic
Were you scared to talk in front of the class?
natural
He looked tough, but deep down, he was just scared.
natural