Basic Details
Word: Fearful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling afraid or worried about something.
Synonyms: Afraid, scared, frightened, anxious
Antonyms: Brave, fearless, confident
Idioms and Phrases
- Fearful that the worst is yet to come: Used to describe someone who is worried about negative outcomes. Example: "She was fearful that the worst is yet to come when she heard the storm warnings."
- Fearful of one's own shadow: Refers to someone who is extremely timid or scared. Example: "He was so fearful of his own shadow that he refused to go outside after dark."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children were fearful when they heard the loud thunderstorm outside.
Example 2: She was feeling fearful about the big test next week, but she decided to study hard.
Example 3: The movie was so scary that many people in the audience were visibly fearful.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "fearful" originates from the Old English word "fr," which means "danger" or "fright"? Over time, it evolved into our modern usage!
Famous Quote
"Fear is only as deep as the mind allows." Japanese Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fearful" mean?
a) Happy and excited
b) Feeling afraid or worried
c) Confident and bold
d) Curious and interested
Answer: b) Feeling afraid or worried
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fearful"?
a) Joyful
b) Brave
c) Scared
d) Cheerful
Answer: c) Scared
3. Which word is an antonym of "fearful"?
a) Anxious
b) Confident
c) Afraid
d) Frightened
Answer: b) Confident
4. Which sentence uses "fearful" correctly?
a) The fearful puppy curled up in a corner during the fireworks.
b) The fearful tree grew tall and strong.
c) The fearful chef prepared the meal swiftly.
d) The fearful sun shone brightly in the sky.
Answer: a) The fearful puppy curled up in a corner during the fireworks.
5. Which idiom means feeling scared or worried?
a) Fearful of one's own shadow
b) Jumping for joy
c) As brave as a lion
d) Walking on sunshine
Answer: a) Fearful of one's own shadow
