feared
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unfeared adjective
Etymology
Origin of feared
Aphetic form of afeard
Example Sentences
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Oil prices rose above $100 on Monday as traders feared the failed negotiations could mean a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
A labor-market breakdown feared by some economists hasn’t materialized.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
China's Li Haotong feared he would not be able to play at Augusta National on Friday after spending the morning "living in the toilet" because of illness.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Micron Technology and Sandisk got crushed last week after Alphabet Google detailed an algorithm called TurboQuant that the market feared would dent demand for memory chips.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
How else could he retain his “family”? He feared that some of the servants he had brought to Philadelphia might leave if given the opportunity.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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