feared

[ feerd ]

adjective

, Dialect.

1. afraid; afeard.

Other Words From

• un·feared adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of feared¹

Aphetic form of afeard

Example Sentences

But I never feared for my life from Trump or his staff, some of whom were highly professional and tried against all odds to get information to the press corps — unlike the Biden administration, which routinely ignored us and paid a high price for doing so.

From Salon

The global hit by Blackpink's Rosé and Bruno Mars emerged as a "forbidden" song among students who feared that its catchiness could cause them to lose focus during the test.

From BBC

Rollins considered joining the military but decided not to because he feared being outed or discharged as a closeted gay man under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the past five years, the golden generation of South Africa forwards have developed arguably the most formidable and feared scrum in rugby.

From BBC

A woman in the country illegally told the organization that her children had refused to go to school because they feared she would be detained while they were away.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• formidable