Fearful has 36 synonyms including timid, dread, timorous. Opposite words include brave and courageous. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Fearful contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (E, A, U) and 4 consonants (F, R, L). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Fearful scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: F (4 pts). As a 7-letter word, fearful can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| chickenhearted | 29 | 30 | 14 |
| white-livered | 22 | 23 | 13 |
| yellow-bellied | 22 | 26 | 14 |
| frightful | 19 | 21 | 9 |
| fainthearted | 19 | 19 | 12 |
The most common synonyms for fearful are timid, dread, timorous, dreadful, alarming. In total, there are 36 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of fearful include brave, courageous, fearless.
Yes, fearful is a valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 15 points.
Fearful has 7 letters: 3 vowels (E, A, U) and 4 consonants (F, R, L).