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Another word for panicky

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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling, showing, or characterized by sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety.

Usage Example

"The passengers grew frantic when the train came to an abrupt halt inside the dark tunnel."

Strongest
frantic
panic-stricken
Strong
frenzied
hysterical
terrified
alarmed
anxious
fearful
jittery
nervous

Opposites of panicky

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

calm
composed
collected
unflappable
serene
level-headed
tranquil
placid
See all opposites of panicky

• Nearby Words

panhandle
panhandler
panic
panicky
panj
panko
panna cotta

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