scaries
Anxious waking fears
The scaries are feelings of dread or anxiety, especially the kind that creep up at particular times.
Most often heard as Sunday scaries—the low-grade panic about the week ahead that settles in on Sunday evening.
Can extend to any anticipatory anxiety: I'm getting the scaries about this interview.
Clothes for assuming roles
- monstersFrightening imaginary creatures
- hauntedOccupied by ghosts
- ghostsSpirits of the deceased
- witchesPractitioners of dark magic
vampires · goblins · zombies · skeletons · bats · cobwebs · graveyard · tombstones
Extreme, overwhelming fear
- frightSudden intense fear
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
- boogeymanFrightening figure for children
- ghoulsEvil spirits, often corpse-eaters
jumpscares · slasher · thriller · screaming · chilling · bloodcurdling · spine-tingling · goosebumps
Troubled mental state
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- jittersNervous agitation
trepidation · angst · nervousness · restlessness · edginess · disquiet · agitation · overwhelm
End-of-week rest days
- MondayWeek's second day
- workweekRegular working days
- dreadingAnticipating with apprehension
- existentialRelating to existence itself
melancholy · blues · evening · countdown · procrastination · looming · deadline · routine
Emergency response hormone
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
- rollercoasterLooping amusement track vehicle
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
anticipation · exhilaration · heart-pounding · edge-of-seat · nerve-wracking · intense · white-knuckle · breathless
costumes
Clothes for assuming roles
witches · vampires · goblins · zombies · skeletons · bats · cobwebs · graveyard · tombstones · candy
terror
Extreme, overwhelming fear
- frightSudden intense fear
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
- boogeymanFrightening figure for children
ghouls · jumpscares · slasher · thriller · screaming · chilling · bloodcurdling · spine-tingling · goosebumps · petrifying
worry
Troubled mental state
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
jitters · trepidation · angst · nervousness · restlessness · edginess · disquiet · agitation · overwhelm · anticipation
weekend
End-of-week rest days
existential · melancholy · blues · evening · countdown · procrastination · looming · deadline · routine · responsibilities
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
- rollercoasterLooping amusement track vehicle
suspense · anticipation · exhilaration · heart-pounding · edge-of-seat · nerve-wracking · intense · white-knuckle · breathless · shocking
scariescalm
Free from agitation
peace of mind · confidence · serenity · tranquility · composure
scarieswarm fuzzies
Sentimental positive emotions
good vibes · excitement · anticipation · comfort · joy
- scaring the shit out ofFrightening someone severely
- scaring the hell out ofFrightening intensely
- scaring upObtaining with difficulty
- Sunday scariesEnd-of-weekend work anxiety