frightening

Example Sentences

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But that might be its genius: Everything feels less frightening when it presents as unbelievably stupid.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

A frightening encounter with a fabled Sea Hag in the third episode turns dyed-in-the-wool skeptic Tom into a believer, allowing Rhys to exercise his pipes and impressive pitch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Perhaps we’ve become so comfortable here in this flawed dwelling that any alternative is more frightening than staying put.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Twenty goals and assists in the Premier League is frightening for a team that got relegated.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

In some ways, these convicts were the most frightening to contemplate, for they demonstrated that badness could take hold of anyone.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann