Definition

Showing a feeling of fear or anxiety about something.

Example

She had a fearing look on her face as she approached the dark alley.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how some people seem so fearing in group settings?

Yeah, it's interesting to see who gets quiet and who speaks up.

I wonder if it's because they feel intimidated or just lack confidence.

Definitely, sometimes it's a mix of fearing judgment and wanting to fit in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To feel afraid or anxious about something that might happen.

Example

She was fearing the worst after hearing the news.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was fearing that I might miss the bus today.

I know that feeling! It always makes me rush.

Yeah, and then I get all stressed out for no reason.

Root Explanation

Fearing → It is formed from "fear" (from Old English *fǣr*, meaning sudden danger or terror) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "fearing" means the action or process of experiencing fear.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for sudden danger, 'fǣr', to remember that 'fearing' refers to the action of experiencing fear.

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