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frightened vs afraid

afraid vs frightened

frightened and afraid both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frightened No Yes No No
afraid No Yes No No
frightened (adjective) afraid (adjective)
made afraid filled with fear or apprehension
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
feeling worry or concern or insecurity
Difference between frightened and afraid

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