
Fearful
Emotional Intensity
Use 'fearful' to describe strong emotions, not just slight worries or concerns.

He was fearful before the surgery, trembling at the thought.
Fear Not Hate
'Fearful' implies anxiety, unlike 'hateful', which means strong dislike.

She's fearful of dogs, not because she hates them but because she was once bitten.
Physical Reactions
Being 'fearful' can cause physical responses, such as shivering or goosebumps.

His voice was fearful, stuttering and barely audible.
Compare with
AfraidAnxiousApprehensiveCowardPanicPetrifyScareTerrifyTimid
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