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afraid
(/@/'fr/eI/d )

adjective (a)

  • filled with fear or apprehension(adj.all)
    Example:
    Afraid even to turn his head.
    Suddenly looked afraid.
    Afraid for his life.
    Afraid of snakes.
    Afraid to ask questions.
    Antonym:
    fearless, unafraid
    source: wordnet30

preposition (pre)

  • Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive.(preposition)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement(adj.all)
    Example:
    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.
    source: wordnet30
  • feeling worry or concern or insecurity(adj.all)
    Example:
    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.
    source: wordnet30
  • having feelings of aversion or unwillingness(adj.all)
    Example:
    Afraid of hard work.
    Afraid to show emotion.
    source: wordnet30
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