adj
panicked
adj
1
Overcome by sudden fear; in a state of panic.
"She gave a panicked glance at the clock and ran for the door."
How to Use Panicked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone (or something) currently gripped by panic.
Word Forms
more panicked comparative, most panicked superlative
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Etymology
From "panic" + the past-tense ending "-ed."