Very frightened

Usage examples of terrified.

Many otherwise well-adjusted citizens of a complex, civilized galaxy were revolted or superstitiously terrified at the thought of a human being entombed in a bulkhead, connected to the operational circuitry of a powerful space ship.

He was not supposed to be cowering in his pajamas, terrified of the touch of an overdressed fake spiritualist with a poison ring.

As a terrified Nrrna sidled cautiously out the back flap, Kelly decided that if this wouldn't persuade the female, she'd have to think of some other plan.

Not only was Ken suddenly unable to carry out Ben's simple strategy, he was barely able to cling to the saddle of his terrified mount whose sole aim was to get herself as far away from these charging beasts as possible.

Sheer momentum kept the snake moving toward its prey while Jilamey's terrified mount managed incredible speed backward until it was jarred to a halt by a tree.

Even if the pressure of the terrified animals broke down the pen bars, they hadn't the speed to outrun snakes.

The Gringg terrified him, but a more acute terror would be to lose face by fleeing.

Only then did Kelly admit to herself how terrified she had been that he'd be missing.

Pete suddenly experi enced wild grief, a sense of terrified guilt which was quickly overlaid by a sullen resentment.

Drove large terrified herbivores toward building to effect our sudden deaths.

Emergency chase lights were intermittent, but they provided a directional beacon for the terrified passengers to follow.

She knew she was as terrified as they were, but between Discipline and duty, she didn't - wouldn't - feel it.

There was a concerted rush for the door by terrified diners and the musicians.

When Cleiti jumped up at her friend's terrified shriek and began to pummel his thick muscular thigh, he raised his fist and landed a casual blow on the top of her head.

Sassinak heard the terrified shriek over her speakers, but concentrated on shooting the last one.