panic-stricken

[ pan-ik-strik-uhn ]

adjective

1. overcome with, characterized by, or resulting from fear, panic, or the like:

   panic-stricken parents looking for their child; a panic-stricken phone call.

panic-stricken

adjective

1. affected by panic

Word History and Origins

Origin of panic-stricken¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

In northern Gaza, since Israel went back on the offensive, they have been filming panic-stricken families as they flee, often with small children helping out by carrying oversized backpacks.

From BBC

“I heard this panic-stricken shout that caught my attention and then the tree came down.”

From BBC

Prosecutors argued that this left his poorly trained, panic-stricken crew effectively useless amid the fire, which possibly originated in a trash can some time after 2:35 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Anthony Joshua was blissfully unaware of the drowsy steward slumped next to the railings in the Kingdom Arena, or the panic-stricken British reporter worrying if he would make his flight in less than five hours.

From BBC

In one emotional scene, a panic-stricken Jo begins trying to balance the books after a long day.

From BBC