The meaning of SCARED is thrown into or being in a state of fear, fright, or panic. How to use scared in a sentence.

SCARED definition: filled with fear, terror, or dread, often suddenly; frightened; alarmed. See examples of scared used in a sentence.

(Definition of scared from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

If you are scared that something unpleasant might happen, you are nervous and worried because you think that it might happen. I was scared that I might be sick.

To become frightened: a child who scares easily. n. 1. A condition or sensation of sudden fear: That mask gave me a real scare. 2. A general state of alarm; a panic: a bomb scare that …

6 days ago · Feeling fear; afraid, frightened. The child was scared of the dark. I’m scared I’ll miss the train. scared.

Definition of scared adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

She's scared to walk alone at night. The children got scared [=became frightened] and ran away.

Synonyms for SCARED: afraid, frightened, terrified, horrified, shocked, fearful, alarmed, worried; Antonyms of SCARED: fearless, unafraid, daring, adventurous, brave, bold, spirited, audacious

In written English, people usually prefer to use afraid or frightened: She was afraid of losing Anna in the crowd.