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scared Synonyms

Another word for scared

Choosing another word for scared depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling fear, fright, or alarm in response to a perceived danger or threat.

Usage Example

"The young puppy looked frightened when it heard the loud thunder outside."

Strongest
frightened
afraid
terrified
Strong
fearful
spooked
alarmed
petrified
panicky
startled
panic-stricken

• adjective (Context 2)

Worried, apprehensive, or anxious that something unpleasant or undesirable might happen.

Usage Example

"She was afraid to check her exam results after studying all semester."

Strongest
afraid
worried
anxious
apprehensive
Strong
nervous
uneasy
fearful
hesitant
fretful
Weak
jittery

Opposites of scared

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

unafraid
fearless
confident
brave
unworried
courageous
assured
calm
See all opposites of scared

• Nearby Words

scarcity
scare
scarecrow
scared
scaredy
scaremonger
scaremongering

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