Meaning & use
frightening
Causing fear, alarm, or a strong feeling of unease.
See it in a sentence
The sudden crash of thunder was frightening enough to wake the whole house.
It's frightening how quickly the wildfire spread across the hillside.
A note on using this word
Frightening is a fairly neutral, common word, less intense than terrifying but stronger than mildly worrying.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
reassuringcomforting
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