Word
panicked
Phoneticspan·icked, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpænɪkt/
UK/pˈænɪkt/
Definition
adj. feeling so much fear or worry that you cannot think or act normally.
adj. characterised by or experiencing a sudden, overwhelming feeling of terror that prevents logical thought.
Examples
“The panicked crowd ran toward the exit.”
“When the power went out in the elevator, several panicked passengers began shouting for help.”
“The panicked reaction of the global markets suggests that investors have little confidence in the central bank's ability to curb inflation through interest rate hikes alone.”
Examples
simple
“The panicked crowd ran toward the exit.”
contextual
“When the power went out in the elevator, several panicked passengers began shouting for help.”
complex
“The panicked reaction of the global markets suggests that investors have little confidence in the central bank's ability to curb inflation through interest rate hikes alone.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “panicked” in context.
Real-World Examples
“Yohanna Embu, a resident of Sikka regency, said a number of buildings were damaged by the strong shaking and panicked people ran to higher ground.” “Every day she was getting panicked calls from local farmers who were finding the caterpillars in their fields.” Etymology
From panic + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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