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English to English adjective
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lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted |  | Example: cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then
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Full of fear, apprehension, or alarm; afraid; frightened. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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experiencing or showing fear | | Example: a fearful glance
fearful of criticism
source: wordnet30
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causing fear or dread or terror | | Example: the awful war
an awful risk
dire news
a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
the dread presence of the headmaster
polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
a dreadful storm
a fearful howling
horrendous explosions shook the city
a terrible curse
source: wordnet30
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extremely distressing | | Example: fearful slum conditions
a frightful mistake
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timid by nature or revealing timidity | | Example: timorous little mouse
in a timorous tone
cast fearful glances at the large dog
source: wordnet30
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