English Explanatory Dictionary

feared

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.
  2. Regarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
  3. Frightened, afraid.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of fear

Pronunciation

/fɪɹd/ /fɪəd/ en-us-feared.ogg

Word forms

feared more feared most feared

Etymology

From Middle English fard, feard, ferd, ferde, fered, equivalent to fear + -ed.

Synonyms

dreaded esteemed respected worthy admired applauded blessed distinguished eminent feared gloriful glorious honoured illustrious priceless reputable revered sacred treasured valued venerated well-regarded

Derived words

feardie fearedness unfeared
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