Someone Asked, "What Type Of People Are You Scared Of?", Here's What People Had To Say (48 Responses)

Adolf Hitler is deemed the most feared man in history. So are Heinrich Himmler, Vlad the Impaler, Pol Pot, and many other historical figures who advocated crime to a level no civilian could fathom. However, these and many other scariest people in history are no longer around and don't pose a direct threat to anyone. Nevertheless, some of the scariest people in the world are still around. However, many have nothing (or little) to do with wars, genocides, riots, famines, and whatnot.

In the eyes of many, some of the scariest people are not serving time in jails but instead walking and living among us, with some sitting at high posts in society. A while back, a user of AskReddit asked, "What type of people are you scared of?" Instead of naming specific individuals, the thread invited users to reveal the traits and attributes that often characterize people to stay away from. And although some responses were more humorous, many shared qualities that, in the eyes of Redditors, were intrinsic to intimidating or scary people. Abusive individuals, people who drive dangerously, and true believers were just a few of the answers provided by Redditors. Although some responses are self-explanatory (e.g., individuals with guns), some were relatively deep and philosophical, as if there was something more than meets the eye. And there probably is.

Below, we've compiled some of the most interesting answers from the thread, revealing the types of people who ignite fear within others. Do you agree with the kind of people and the qualities that Redditors attributed to the most fearsome people? If so, give those entries an upvote. Also, tell us which qualities or personality traits you would allocate to people that frighten you the most.