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assustada

[ɐ.suʃ.ˈta.dɐ]
adjectivefemininepl: assustadas
frightened, scared, startled
1. experiencing fear or alarm; easily startled
She was frightened by the sudden noise.
Ela estava assustada com o barulho repentino.
2. showing signs of fear or nervousness
The assustada expression on her face revealed her anxiety.
A expressão assustada no seu rosto revelou sua ansiedade.
NYC Slang
spooked, freaked out, shook
Synonyms
apavoradamedrosaaterrorizadasobressaltadaintimidada
Antonyms
calmaserenatranquiladestemidacorajosa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
assustada
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
assustada
standard usage; may also use 'sobressaltada' in some contexts
Rio de Janeiro
assustada
common colloquial use
São Paulo
assustada
standard formal and informal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar assustada com a própria sombra (to be frightened by one's own shadow - extremely timid)
olhar assustada (to have a frightened look)
estar assustada de morte (to be scared to death)
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