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scaredy Antonyms

Opposite of scaredy

Because the opposite of scaredy shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Easily frightened, timid, or cowardly (especially in childish or informal speech).

Usage Example

"The little boy was too brave to walk into the dark basement alone."

Strongest
brave
fearless
courageous
Strong
bold
plucky
daring

• noun (Context 2)

A person who is easily frightened; a scaredy-cat.

Usage Example

"Stop being such a daredevil and jump into the swimming pool with the rest of us."

Strong
daredevil
hero

Similar words to scaredy

Words similar to scaredy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

scaredy-cat
fraidy-cat
coward
chicken
timid
fearful
cowardly
faint-hearted
See all synonyms of scaredy

• Nearby Words

scare
scarecrow
scared
scaredy
scaremonger
scaremongering
scarf

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scaredy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scaredy
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