Definition

More afraid or anxious than someone or something else.

Example

She felt fearfuller than ever when she heard the strange noise outside.

Conversation

I feel like I'm getting fearfuller about trying new things lately.

Yeah, I understand what you mean. It can be tough to step out of your comfort zone.

Exactly! I used to be so adventurous, but now I hesitate more.

Maybe we should challenge ourselves to do something fun and face our fears!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fearfuller → It is formed from "fear" (from Old English "fǣr", meaning a feeling of anxiety or dread) and "-full" (meaning full of) combined with the comparative suffix "-er" (indicating a greater degree). The word "fearfuller" means more full of fear or more fearful than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'full of fear' ('fear') and then imagine that they are even 'more' ('-er') afraid than before.

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