Panicked (Adjective)
Meaning
Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She panicked when she realized she had left her passport at home before the flight.
- The family became panicked as the storm intensified and the power went out.
- He felt panicked before each job interview, worrying that he wouldn't make a good impression.
- The driver panicked when his car skidded on the icy road, causing him to lose control.
- The hikers panicked when they got lost in the woods with no phone signal or map.