Scariness

Pronunciation: /ˈskɛr.i.nəs/

Definitions of scariness

noun a quality or state of being scary or causing fear

Example Sentences

A1 The scariness of the haunted house made me too scared to go inside.

A2 The scariness of the movie kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

B1 The scariness of the situation caused her to panic and run away.

B2 The scariness of the dark alley made him walk faster to get home.

C1 The scariness of the unknown future can be paralyzing for some people.

C2 The scariness of facing your fears head on can be a powerful way to overcome them.

Examples of scariness in a Sentence

formal The scariness of the horror movie was intensified by the eerie soundtrack.

informal I can't handle the scariness of that haunted house!

slang The scariness of that roller coaster was off the charts!

figurative The scariness of facing my fears is overwhelming, but I know I need to do it to grow.

Grammatical Forms of scariness

• plural: scarinesses
• comparative: scarier
• superlative: scariest
• present tense: scares
• future tense: will scare
• perfect tense: has scared
• continuous tense: is scaring
• singular: scariness
• positive degree: scary
• infinitive: to scare
• gerund: scaring
• participle: scared

Origin and Evolution of scariness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'scariness' originated from the Middle English word 'scari', which meant 'frightening' or 'alarming'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scariness' has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions and situations that evoke fear or unease, reflecting changes in societal fears and cultural influences.