Panic-Stricken

Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪk ˈstrɪkən/

Definitions of panic-stricken

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'panic-stricken' describes a state of extreme fear or anxiety.

Example Sentences

A1 The child became panic-stricken when he couldn't find his toy.

A2 She felt panic-stricken when she realized she had forgotten her passport at home.

B1 The hiker was panic-stricken when he realized he was lost in the forest.

B2 The employee was panic-stricken when she accidentally deleted an important file.

C1 The passengers were panic-stricken when they heard the announcement of engine failure.

C2 He remained calm while everyone else around him was panic-stricken during the emergency.

Examples of panic-stricken in a Sentence

formal The crowd became panic-stricken when they heard the loud noise.

informal I was panic-stricken when I realized I left my phone at home.

slang She was totally panic-stricken when she saw the spider in her room.

figurative His mind was panic-stricken with worry about the upcoming exam.

Grammatical Forms of panic-stricken

• past tense: panicked
• plural: panic-stricken
• comparative: more panic-stricken
• superlative: most panic-stricken
• present tense: panic-stricken
• future tense: will be panic-stricken
• perfect tense: have been panic-stricken
• continuous tense: is panic-stricken
• singular: panic-stricken
• positive degree: panic-stricken
• infinitive: to panic-stricken
• gerund: panicking
• participle: panic-stricken

Origin and Evolution of panic-stricken

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'panic-stricken' originated from the combination of the word 'panic', derived from the Greek god Pan who was believed to spread sudden fear among people, and the past participle suffix '-stricken' meaning affected by or overwhelmed by.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who is overwhelmed by sudden fear or panic, the term 'panic-stricken' has evolved to encompass a broader range of intense emotions or reactions beyond just fear, such as extreme stress or anxiety.