fearful

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The prefrontal cortex helps guide decisions in fearful situations, while deeper areas such as the periaqueductal gray in the midbrain control responses like freezing or fleeing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

But as famed investor Warren Buffett has said, the time to be greedy is when others are fearful.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Meanwhile, both the United Arab Emirates and Qatar were being targeted by retaliatory drone and missile strikes from Iran, creating a tense and fearful environment for those who were trapped in airports and hotels.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Clubs remain fearful about letting their most valuable assets throw meaningful innings during what is supposed to be spring training—and national teams have little choice but to compromise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

It was a fearful undertaking she put before them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton