frightsome

English

Etymology

From fright +‎ -some. Cognate with Scots frichtsom (“frightsome”). Compare also German furchtsam.

Adjective

frightsome (comparative more frightsome, superlative most frightsome)

1. Marked by fright or frightfulness; frightening; frightful; fearful; causing fear.
2. Feeling fright; afraid; frightened.

Derived terms

• frightsomely
• frightsomeness