Scared Synonyms

37 scared synonyms include frightened, afraid, fearful, nervous, panicky, agitated, alarmed, worried, intimidated, and terrified. Scared is an adjective, and its antonyms are confident, laid-back, and calm. Here are some additional synonyms for "scared" with example sentences.

Another word for Scared

37 other ways to say scared.

  • worried
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  • windy  
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  • terror-struck  
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  • terror-stricken  
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  • terrified  
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  • spooked  
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  • shaky  
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  • shaking like a leaf  
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  • shaking in one's shoes  
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  • scared witless  
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  • scared stiff  
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  • petrified  
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  • panicky  
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  • panic-stricken  
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  • nervous
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  • jumpy  
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  • jittery  
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  • intimidated  
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  • in a cold sweat  
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  • in a (blue) funk  
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  • hysterical  
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  • horror-struck  
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  • horror-stricken  
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  • horrified  
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  • funky  
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  • frit  
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  • frightened/scared to death  
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  • frightened  
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  • frantic  
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  • feart  
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  • fearful  
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  • beside oneself  
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  • alarmed  
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  • agitated
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  • afraid
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  • affrighted  
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  • afeared  
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Use scared in a Sentence

He was scared of loud noises.

She felt scared during the storm.

The scared child hid quietly inside.