Fear fright
Afraid
Also known as fearful, frightened, scared
Strength 2 of 4
Sensing a real danger close at hand, to yourself or to something you care about, with an urge to get away from it or protect against it.
In the body
- A quickened heartbeat
- Muscles tensing to move
- Eyes wide and watchful
Needs behind it
Softer and stronger
Often confused with
Anxious
Afraid answers a danger that is here now; anxious keeps the body braced for threats that are uncertain, spread out or still to come.