Don’t say:
– I’m too scary to go bungee jumping.
– He was scary of the loud noise.
Say this:
– I’m too scared to go bungee jumping.
– He was scared of the loud noise.
Remember:
- Scared (used as an adjective) is a feeling – similar to afraid. I feel scared. She is scared of bees.
- Scary is the reason for this feeling. Going bungee jumping is scary. Sharks are scary.