Top synonyms for “fearful”: awful, cowardly, dire, direful, dread(a), dreaded, dreadful, fearsome, and 32 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)experiencing or showing fear“a fearful glance”
- (adjective)causing fear or dread or terror“the awful war”
- (adjective)timid by nature or revealing timidity“timorous little mouse”
- (adjective)lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted“cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then”
- (adjective)extremely distressing“fearful slum conditions”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "fearful"?
Common synonyms for "fearful" include awful, cowardly, dire, direful, dread(a), dreaded. Our thesaurus lists 40 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "fearful" mean?
experiencing or showing fear Example: "a fearful glance"
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