Afraid

adjective
ə'freɪd

Adjective

  • filled with fear or apprehension

    afraid even to turn his head

    suddenly looked afraid

    afraid for his life

    See also:CowardlyTimidFearful
  • feeling worry or concern or insecurity

    She was afraid that I might be embarrassed

    terribly afraid of offending someone

    I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict

  • filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement

    I'm afraid I won't be able to come

    he was afraid he would have to let her go

    I'm afraid you're wrong

  • having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

    afraid of hard work

    afraid to show emotion

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