Frightened
Adjective
UK
/ˈfraɪ.tənd/
US
/ˈfraɪ.tənd/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Feeling afraid or scared.
Example
"The child looked frightened during the storm."
"She was too frightened to open the door after hearing the noise."
"He felt frightened before his first big presentation at work."
Explanation
Frightened means feeling scared, afraid, or nervous because something seems dangerous or unexpected. For example, she felt frightened when she heard strange noises at night. It describes a person’s emotional reaction after being scared by something. It can also express worry or unease about what might happen. People can be frightened by animals, darkness, or even speaking in public. The word shows emotion, not action: it tells how someone feels.