verängstigt

Verängstigt is a German adjective meaning frightened or scared. It describes a state of being filled with fear or anxiety. The word is derived from the verb verängstigen, which means to frighten or scare someone.

The adjective verängstigt can be used to describe people, animals, or even situations that evoke a sense of fear. For example, a child who is lost in a crowd might be described as verängstigt. Similarly, an animal that has been cornered by a predator would be considered verängstigt. A tense and uncertain political climate could also be described as verängstigt.

The intensity of the feeling of being verängstigt can vary. It can range from mild apprehension to extreme terror. The context in which the word is used helps to determine the degree of fear being conveyed. It often implies a loss of composure or control due to the presence of a perceived threat.

Synonyms for verängstigt in German include ängstlich (anxious), furchtsam (fearful), schreckhaft (easily startled), and verunsichert (insecure). The opposite of verängstigt would be mutig (brave), furchtlos (fearless), or gelassen (calm).

In literature and everyday language, verängstigt is a common term used to convey the emotional state of being afraid. It captures the visceral reaction to something perceived as dangerous or threatening.