verängstigte

Verängstigte is a German adjective meaning frightened or terrified. It is the past participle of the verb verängstigen, which means to frighten or to scare. The word is used to describe a person or animal that is experiencing fear or terror. It can also be used to describe a situation that is frightening. For example, one might say "Die verängstigte Katze versteckte sich unter dem Bett" which translates to "The frightened cat hid under the bed." The adjective can be declined in various grammatical cases, genders, and numbers to agree with the noun it modifies. For instance, verängstigter Mann (frightened man), verängstigte Frau (frightened woman), and verängstigtes Kind (frightened child) are all correct forms. In a broader sense, verängstigte can imply a state of deep unease or apprehension, not necessarily triggered by an immediate threat but by a general sense of dread or insecurity. The intensity of the fear described by verängstigte can range from mild nervousness to extreme panic, depending on the context.