Agitated, afeared, and afraid are all synonyms for scared. Confident, laid-back, and calm are antonyms of scared. And here are 38 another word for scared.
The adjective "scared" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4 letters, 5 synonyms with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 9 synonyms with 7 letters, 1 synonym with 8 letters, 3 synonyms with 9 letters, 2 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 3 synonyms with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 16 letters, 1 synonym with 18 letters, and 1 synonym with 23 letters, for a total of 36 synonyms for scared.
The scared child hid quietly inside.
She felt scared during the storm.
He was scared of loud noises.
They looked scared after the accident.
The puppy was scared of strangers.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Undesired, rejected | Favored, chosen |
| Landscape | Skyline, interior | Scenery, countryside |
| Credibility | Implausibility, doubt, suspicion | Trustworthiness, reliability |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Redundant | Essential, necessary | Unnecessary, not required |
| Compare | Contrast with, contrast, differentiate | Contrast, set side by side |
| Unawares | Prepared, knowingly, deliberately | By surprise, unexpectedly |
| Unaware | Aware, conscious | Ignorant, unknowing |
| Reduce | Increase, enlarge, put up | Lessen, make less |
| Ignored | Acknowledged, noticed | Overlooked, neglected |
| Unpredictable | Predictable, certain | Erratic, uncertain |
| Share | Be excluded from, withhold, keep | Split, divide |
| Desired | Undesired, unwanted | Wanted, wished for |
| Career | Unemployment, idleness | Profession, occupation |
| Discovered | Concealed, hidden | Found, unearthed |
| Hatred | Love, liking | Loathing, hate |
| Apparent | Unclear, obscure | Evident, plain |
| Careless | Careful, attentive, meticulous, judicious | Inattentive, incautious |
| Prepare | Unprepared, unready | Make ready, get ready |
| Escape | Be captured, be imprisoned | Get away, get out |
| Careful | Careless, reckless | Cautious, heedful |
| Inspired | Uninspired, disheartened | Motivated, encouraged |
| Rare | Common, frequent | Infrequent, few and far between |
| Area | Perimeter, volume | District, region |
| Incredible | Believable, likely, unspectacular | Unbelievable, beyond belief |
| Tired | Energetic, fresh, wide awake | Worn out, exhausted |
| Aware | Unaware, ignorant, oblivious | Conscious of, acquainted with |
| Required | Optional, unnecessary | Necessary, essential |
| Scare | Reassure, assure | Frighten, make afraid |
| Care | Neglect, disregard | Safe keeping, supervision |
| Software | Hardware, firmware | Program, application |
| Credit | Debt, debit | Financial standing, financial status |
| Rarely | Often, frequently | Seldom, infrequently |