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Adjectives of Evoking a Certain Feeling - Adjectives of Fear and Anxiety

These adjectives describe qualities or attributes that elicit feelings of fear, terror, or apprehension, such as "frightening", "terrifying", etc.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Evoking and Feeling Emotions
frightening
[Adjective]

causing one to feel fear

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terrifying
[Adjective]

causing a person to become filled with fear

Ex: There 's terrifying beauty in volcanic eruptions .
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disturbing
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causing a strong feeling of worry or discomfort

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troubling
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making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

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threatening
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causing or showing a potential for harm or danger, often in a way that makes someone feel scared

Ex: threatening words in the letter implied serious consequences if the demand was n't met .
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intimidating
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causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

Ex: The towering officer had intimidating presence .
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alarming
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causing a feeling of distress, fear, or unease

Ex: alarming rise in prices worried many families .
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horrifying
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causing intense fear, shock, or disgust due to being extremely disturbing or frightening

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chilling
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causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

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worrying
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creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

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menacing
[Adjective]

appearing threatening or dangerous

Ex: menacing figure stood at the end of the alley .
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harrowing
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extremely distressing or traumatic, causing intense emotional pain or suffering

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unnerving
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causing feelings of anxiety, fear, or a loss of confidence

Ex: unnerving gaze made her feel as though she was being watched .
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stressful
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causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

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creepy
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strange or unnatural in a way that might cause uneasiness or slight fear

Ex: The old , creaky floorboards added to creepy ambiance of the haunted mansion .
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scary
[Adjective]

making us feel fear

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fearsome
[Adjective]

intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature

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horrendous
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causing intense shock, fear, or disgust

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horrific
[Adjective]

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust

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worrisome
[Adjective]

causing worry or concern

Ex: She received worrisome letter from her elderly relative , indicating declining health .
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spooky
[Adjective]

unsettling in a way that causes feelings of fear or unease

Ex: She felt spooky presence in the attic , even though she was alone in the house .
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sinister
[Adjective]

giving the impression that something harmful or evil is about to happen

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ominous
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giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

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eerie
[Adjective]

inspiring a sense of fear or unease

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unsettling
[Adjective]

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety

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dreadful
[Adjective]

causing extreme fear or anxiety

Ex: dreadful realization that they were lost in the dense forest sank in as night fell .
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