ängstlich
fearful · anxious
Beschreibt eine Person, die sich schnell sorgt, sich unsicher fühlt und leicht Angst bekommt.
The German word "ängstlich" is an adjective that means "anxious" or "fearful". It is derived from the root "Angst," which means "fear." "Ängstlich" describes a state of being worried or apprehensive, often relating to uncertainty or potential danger. Similar words in German include "besorgt" (worried), "furchtsam" (timid), and "scheu" (shy).
The main difference between "ängstlich" and its synonyms is the focus on the emotion of fear: while "ängstlich" specifically connotes anxiety or fearfulness, "besorgt" can indicate a more general sense of worry that isn't necessarily rooted in fear.
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Examples
Das kleine Kind schaut ängstlich um sich.adverb
The little child looks around fearfully.
Sie schaut ängstlich auf den großen Hund.adverb
She looks anxiously at the big dog.
Das Kind wirkt sehr ängstlich.adjective
The child seems very anxious.
Die ängstliche Katze versteckte sich unter dem Tisch.adjective
The anxious cat hid under the table.
Ängstliche Menschen meiden oft laute Menschenmengen.adjective
Fearful people often avoid loud crowds.
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