Panicky (adjective)

1. Feeling or characterized by sudden, overwhelming fear or anxiety.
2. Feeling or characterized by a sudden, intense feeling of fear or unease.

Origin:

Derived from the word "panic" which means "a sudden, overwhelming fear or anxiety".

Examples:

1. He felt panicky when he realized he had lost his wallet.
2. The passengers felt panicky when the plane started to shake.
3. The situation made her feel panicky.
4. The market was panicky due to the rumors of a recession.
5. The child felt panicky when he got lost in the mall.