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fearfully Synonyms

Another word for fearfully

Choosing another word for fearfully depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that shows or is caused by fear, anxiety, or apprehension.

Usage Example

"The lost puppy looked around anxiously as the thunderstorm grew louder."

Strongest
anxiously
timidly
apprehensively
Strong
nervously
uneasily
trepidatiously
hesitantly

• adverb (Context 2)

To an extreme, unpleasant, or alarming degree; exceedingly.

Usage Example

"The mountain pass was terribly cold during the middle of winter."

Strongest
terribly
dreadfully
frightfully
awfully
Strong
extremely
exceedingly
immensely

Opposites of fearfully

The opposite of fearfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fearlessly
bravely
courageously
slightly
mildly
boldly
barely
moderately
See all opposites of fearfully

• Nearby Words

fbi
fear
fearful
fearfully
fearfulness
fearless
fearlessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fearfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fearfully
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