B1adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/skerd/
UK/skeəd/
feeling fear or worry because something bad might happen
In context
I was scared of the dark when I was little.
She felt scared to speak in front of the class.
Don't be scared of the dog; he looks big but he is friendly.
Words that go with scared
adjective + preposition
- scared ofMany people are scared of flying.
- scared to deathI was scared to death before the exam.
adverb + adjective
- too scaredShe was too scared to answer.
- really scaredHe looked really scared.
adjective + noun
- scared childA scared child held her hand.
- scared lookHe had a scared look on his face.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am scary of snakes.Correct: I am scared of snakes.
Incorrect:
scared withCorrect: scared of