frightsome

adj — 2 senses

frightsome

adj

Etymology From fright + -some. Cognate with Scots frichtsom (“frightsome”). Compare also German furchtsam.

1

Marked by fright or frightfulness; frightening; frightful; fearful; causing fear.

2

Feeling fright; afraid; frightened.

Derived terms
frightsomely, frightsomeness

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