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afraid

/ə'freɪd/

Synonyms of afraid Antonyms of afraid Examples of afraid Usage of afraid Parts of afraid Definition that contains afraid Words sounding like afraid Explanation of afraid

adjective
feeling worry or concern or insecurity
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"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"

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concerned
adjective
filled with fear or apprehension
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"afraid even to turn his head" "suddenly looked afraid" "afraid for his life" "afraid of snakes" "afraid to ask questions"

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unafraid
adjective
filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
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"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"

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concerned
adjective
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
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"afraid of hard work" "afraid to show emotion"

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disinclined

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