gefürchteten

Gefürchteten is a German adjective that translates to "feared" or "dreaded" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "fürchten," meaning "to fear." As an adjective, gefürchteten describes something or someone that evokes fear or apprehension. It can be used in a variety of contexts, from describing a person with a fearsome reputation to a situation that is anticipated with dread.

The term is often used to convey a sense of strong negative emotion associated with something or someone. For instance, one might speak of a "gefürchteten Gegner" (a feared opponent) in a competition, or a "gefürchtete Krankheit" (a dreaded disease). The adjective carries a weight of anticipation and a sense of potential danger or unpleasantness. It is a common word in German literature and everyday speech to articulate the feeling of being afraid or worried about something. Its usage emphasizes the impact that the subject has on the emotions of others, specifically instilling fear.