- present participle of frighten.
frightening
Example Sentences
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"The idea of a possessed and frightening mom, played by Jessica Chastain, is attracting audiences and should work around the world, before poor word-of-mouth catches up with it."
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
At a time when interest rates are rising quickly, there is no end of frightening headlines about how bond prices are falling at the same time, offsetting the benefit of the increased income.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
This aspect mirrors a frightening contemporary pattern reflected in the Cornell case, in which an alleged Snapchat thread from the Chi Phi house is presented as evidence.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Reviewers touted the book as a timely depiction of the refugee experience, particularly in its depiction of the U.S. as a frightening and hostile territory for immigrants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
In this frightening new world, each American had a new responsibility: know what to do in case of nuclear war.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
