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afraid
adjective(a-fraid)
feeling worry or concern or insecurity
Examples:
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.
afraid
adjective(a-fraid)
filled with fear or apprehension
Antonyms: unafraid,
Examples:
Afraid even to turn his head.
Suddenly looked afraid.
Afraid for his life.
Afraid of snakes.
Afraid to ask questions.
afraid
adjective(a-fraid)
filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
Examples:
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.
afraid
adjective(a-fraid)
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
Examples:
Afraid of hard work.
Afraid to show emotion.

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