How to sign “Scared” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Scared” instead
Step by step
- Hold two fists at your chest.
- Snap them open suddenly.
Practice tip
The sudden opening shows a startled flinch.
Fingerspell “Scared”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.