trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
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nightmare -
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.
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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
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horrified -
Filled with horror or shock.
She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.
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harrowing -
Intensely distressing
Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.
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flee -
To run away from a place or situation of danger
Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.
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petrified -
Extremely frightened.
When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
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dread -
Great fear or apprehension
Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.
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alarming -
Causing fear, concern, worry, and apprehension.
Starting in 2014 there was an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths in the US peaking to over 73,000 deaths in 2023.
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intimidated -
Afraid because a person feels less powerful.
Marge didn't like the way her boss treated her, but because she knew her boss could fire her, she was intimidated and didn't speak up.
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scary -
Something that induces feelings of fear, dread, or anxiety, often due to its unsettling or dangerous nature.
She stayed frozen in her bed, unable to get up and investigate the scary sound she heard in the middle of the night.
