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scary

[ skair-ee ]

adjective

scarier, scariest.
  1. causing fright or alarm.
  2. easily frightened; timid.


scary

/ ˈɛəɪ /

adjective

  1. causing fear or alarm; frightening
  2. easily roused to fear; timid
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scary1

First recorded in 1575–85; scare + -y 1
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The turbulent early months of Mr. Trump’s administration are seen as “chaotic” and “scary” by majorities of voters — even many who approve of the job he is doing.

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It was the first in a series of scary scenes for Brinkley, whose feelings for Joel vacillated between veneration, unconditional love and abject fear.

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Curtis Gladden, who is in La Vall D'Uixo, about 30 miles from Valencia, said it was "scary" as he struggled to get updates about what was happening.

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But the “Crazy Rich Asians” director said that despite generative AI being “freaking scary” for the entertainment industry, he is confident it will never replace human creativity.

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Freeman said those experiences are "less scary and more annoying".

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