frightening

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Frightening Definition & Meaning

1. Causing fear or terror; scary.

Example: The sudden loud noise was frightening and made me jump.

2. Intimidating or threatening.

Example: The large, aggressive dog was frightening to the small child.

3. Disturbing or unsettling.

Example: The horror movie was so frightening that i couldn't sleep afterwards.

4. Alarming or shocking.

Example: The news of the natural disaster was frightening to the entire community.

5. Provoking anxiety or apprehension.

Example: The thought of speaking in front of a large audience was frightening to the shy student.

Examples of the word frightening used in sentences.

  • The sight of a snake can be frightening for some people.
  • The rollercoaster ride was thrilling but also a little bit frightening.
  • The sound of thunder is frightening to me.
  • The dark alley looks frightening, I don't want to go there.
  • The horror movie was so frightening that I couldn't sleep.
  • I find it frightening when I have to speak in public.
  • The sudden loud noise in the middle of the night was very frightening.
  • Seeing a huge spider crawling on my wall was a frightening experience.
  • The horror movie was too frightening for me to watch alone.
  • The news about the earthquake was really frightening for the residents.
  • The sudden loud noise from the fireworks was really frightening.
  • The horror movie I watched last night was incredibly frightening, I had trouble sleeping afterwards.
  • The news about the COVID-19 pandemic was quite frightening, but we must stay calm and take precautions.
  • I find it frightening to walk alone in a dark alley at night.
  • The thought of losing my job and not being able to pay my bills is absolutely frightening.
  • The thought of having to give a presentation in front of a large audience was absolutely frightening to me.
  • The sudden thunderstorm outside was quite frightening, especially since my power went out.
  • The idea of skydiving can be both exhilarating and frightening for some people.
  • The rollercoaster ride was thrilling, but also frightening for those who were afraid of heights.
  • The news of the recent terrorist attack was extremely frightening and unsettling to the entire community.
  • The thought of losing everything in the stock market crash was absolutely frightening to me.
  • The movie scene where the villain suddenly appeared from the darkness was frighteningly realistic.
  • The recent increase in global warming statistics is a frightening indication of the future we face.
  • Entering the abandoned, dilapidated house on the outskirts of town was a frightening experience.
  • It's frightening to think about the number of people who still believe in false conspiracies and misinformation.
  • Living in a war-torn country can be extremely frightening, with the constant threat of violence and danger.
  • The fierce competition in the job market can be quite frightening for fresh graduates.
  • He had a frightening experience while hiking in the mountains, with a sudden change in weather conditions and an unexpected injury.
  • The thought of climate change and its consequences is absolutely frightening.
  • As a doctor, it is quite frightening to see patients with such advanced stages of cancer.
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