adjective
frightened
Feeling afraid.
The frightened child holds her mother's hand during the storm.
Etymology
Frighten means to cause fright, and the participial ending marks the person affected. Frightened describes the resulting state of being afraid.
More examples
- I'm frightened of snakes, even when they're behind glass.
- He looks frightened when the dog starts barking.
- She is too frightened to open the door.