Pronunciation: /ˈfɪəfʊl, -f(ə)l/
adjective
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1feeling or showing fear or anxiety: they are fearful of the threat of nuclear war [with clause]: he’s fearful that his career is over
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causing or likely to cause people to be afraid; horrifying: a fearful accident
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2 informal very great: he was in a fearful hurry
