Fear Vocab

Agitated

Upset and restless, often visible. Implies inner turnmoil that hsown through moment or tone

Anxious

Experiencing worry or nervous anticipation about something uncertain

Uneasy

A vague feeling that something is wrong

Disquieted

Mentally unsettles or disturbed. More psychological and selective Thant emotional or physical

Apprehensive

Cautiously fearful or doubtful bout the feature

Dreading

Expecting something with intense reluctance or fear

Trepid

Fear and hesitation. Formal/literary and suggests careful restraint.

Timorous

Showing fear easily laking confidence. A habitual tendency to fear.

Timid

Shy or easily frightened

Anguished

Suffering severe emotional or mental pain

August-ridden

Filled with anxiety, dread, or existential worry. philosophical or emotional not situational.

Distressed

Upset by pain, worry or misfortune.

Troubled

Mentally burdened or worried

Alarmed

Suddenly frightened or alerted to danger.

Startled

Briefly shocked or surprised

Horrified

Filled with intense fear, shock, or disgust.

Appalled

Deeply shocked and disgusted

Terrified

Extremely frightened- loss of controll

Intimidated

Made fearful by threats or overpowering presence.

Dismayed

Distressed and disappointed by something unexpected.

Sinister

Suggesting hidden evil or threat

Spooky

Unsettling or creepy

Pessimistic

Expecting negative outcomes

Averse

Strongly opposed or disinclined