afraid
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(a) filled with fear or apprehension
- afraid even to turn his head
- suddenly looked afraid
- afraid for his life
- afraid of snakes
- afraid to ask questions
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(s) 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
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(s) 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
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(s) having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
- afraid of hard work
- afraid to show emotion