1. A fear that has a legitimate, rational, or evidence-based cause; anxiety that is justified by real circumstances or reasonable grounds
Her founded fear of the storm was validated when the tornado warning was issued.
Seu medo fundamentado da tempestade foi validado quando o aviso de tornado foi emitido.
2. Fear based on actual experience, facts, or logical reasoning rather than imagination or irrational worry
His founded fear of driving after the accident was understandable and rational.
Seu medo fundamentado de dirigir após o acidente era compreensível e racional.