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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

causing one to feel fear

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terrifying

causing a person to become filled with fear

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disturbing

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or concern

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troubling

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

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threatening

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

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intimidating

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others through a display of power, authority, or aggression

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alarming

causing a feeling of distress, fear, or unease

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horrifying

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust due to being extremely disturbing or frightening

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chilling

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

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worrying

causing someone to feel anxious or concerned about something, often due to the possibility of an uncertain or negative outcome

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menacing

appearing threatening or dangerous

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harrowing

extremely distressing or traumatic, causing intense emotional pain or suffering

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unnerving

causing someone to feel uneasy, anxious, or uncomfortable

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stressful

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

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creepy

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

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scary

making us feel fear

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fearsome

causing fear or anxiety due to power, strength, or appearance

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horrendous

extremely shocking, dreadful, or terrible in a way that causes strong feelings fear

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horrific

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust

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worrisome

causing worry or concern

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spooky

unsettling in a way that causes feelings of fear or unease

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sinister

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

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ominous

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

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eerie

inspiring a sense of fear or unease

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unsettling

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety

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dreadful

causing extreme fear or anxiety

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