Definitions

1. adjective

causing fear or anxiety

“The scary movie made me jump out of my seat.”

2. adjective

unpleasantly surprising or unexpected

“The scary twist in the plot caught me off guard.”

3. adjective

intimidating or formidable

“The scary dog growled at us as we walked by.”

4. noun

something that causes fear or anxiety

“The scary thing about the dark room was the creaking floorboards.”