Affrighted and Audacious

Opposite meaning words

Affrighted adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Usage example: the affrighted villagers ran in all directions at the first sight of the monster

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Audacious is an antonym for affrighted.

Nearby Word: affright

Audacious adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.

Usage example: audacious adventurers risking everything they had for a shot at glory

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Affrighted is an antonym for audacious.

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