scary

Definitions

Causing fear or alarm; frightening.

Easily frightened; timid.

Informal: causing intense anxiety or apprehension.

Examples

The abandoned house at the end of the street looked very scary at night.

It was a scary moment when the lights suddenly went out during the storm.

Synonyms

frightening terrifying spooky chilling alarming creepy intimidating

Antonyms

comforting reassuring calming soothing pleasant harmless inviting