skeery

/ˈskiːri/

Definitions

1. adjective

causing or feeling fear or apprehension; eerie or spooky.

“The abandoned house at night was really skeery.”

2. noun

something that causes fear or apprehension; a scary or eerie thing.

“The dark forest was a skeery place to be alone.”

Synonyms

  • eerie
  • spooky

Antonyms

  • non-threatening
  • reassuring