English edit

Etymology edit

From fright +‎ -some. Cognate with Scots frichtsom (frightsome). Compare also German furchtsam.

Adjective edit

frightsome (comparative more frightsome, superlative most frightsome)

  1. Marked by fright or frightfulness; frightening; frightful; fearful; causing fear.
  2. Feeling fright; afraid; frightened.

Derived terms edit