adj. 1 lacking courage; 2 causing dread or terror
The cat is fearful of the dog.
The cat is fearful of the dog.
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We were fearful of disturbing our bad-tempered father.
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''I was fearful that if Pa knew, he'd put her in the asylum in Williamsburg.'' What is an 'asylum?'
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Why was Kirby so fearful and unapproachable when first taken to the Humane Society?
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Why did Turtle become fearful of using his animus magic?
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Which Indian was O'Connor's grandparents fearful would attach their home?
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What caused Buck to be fearful of the water?
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Lucinda is fearful that Papa will get gangrene. What is gangrene?
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What was Goldie fearful of?
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Groveling before the king; he was a picture of fearful humility.
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Why was Ged fearful after trying to cure Pechvarry's son?
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Patsy said her pa seemed fearful of ostentation. What does 'ostentation' mean?
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What caused Doctor Dethridge to be fearful of the bonfire?
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Lena's visit to the dentist was a fearful ordeal.
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afraid; cowardly; frightened
brave; unafraid
2 syllables
fear-ful
cheerful
tearful
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