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engstelig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • afraid adj Feeling fear; frightened.
  • apprehensive adj Nervous or worried about something that might happen.
  • eerie adj Strange and unsettling in a way that suggests something mysterious or supernatural.

Senses

engstelig is used for these senses in English:

  • afraid Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
  • apprehensive Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.
  • eerie (Scotland) Frightened, timid.

afraid — full definition

  1. adj Feeling fear; frightened.
  2. adj Used to soften bad news or a polite refusal; sorry to say.
  3. adj Worried about someone or something; concerned for their safety or outcome.

Related Norwegian words