Meaning & Definition of Afraid in English
English⟶
Afraid
/əfred/
adjective
1. 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"
synonym:
- afraid(p)
2. 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"
synonym:
- afraid
3. 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"
synonym:
- afraid
4. Having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
- "Afraid of hard work"
- "Afraid to show emotion"
synonym:
- afraid
Examples of using
I'm afraid of death very much. But thus I don't prevent it, but rather give myself some problems.
I'm afraid I won't be able to have lunch with you today.
I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. I don't want to be involved in your conversation.