Definition of fearful

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • fearful is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • fearful is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • fearful is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of fearful


  • timid by nature or revealing timidity (adjective)

    Examples

    1. cast fearful glances at the large dog

    Synonyms

    1. timorous
    2. trepid
  • lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. cowardly
  • causing fear or dread or terror (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a fearful howling

    Synonyms

    1. awful
    2. dire
    3. direful
    4. dread
    5. dreaded
    6. dreadful
    7. fearsome
    8. frightening
    9. horrendous
    10. horrific
    11. terrible
  • extremely distressing (adjective)

    Examples

    1. fearful slum conditions

    Synonyms

    1. frightful
  • experiencing or showing fear (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a fearful glance
    2. fearful of criticism

See definition of fearful in Merriam Webster