Afraid

/əˈfreɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.

She was afraid of the dark.

worried that something bad might happen.

He is afraid he might lose his job.

having a feeling of apprehension or unease.

The child was afraid to speak in front of the class.

Middle English, from 'afraid' meaning 'frightened' derived from the Old English 'afrægen', meaning 'to terrify'.

afraid of one's own shadow

Very timid or apprehensive.

afraid to ask

Reluctant to inquire due to fear of the response.

not afraid of

Not intimidated by something or someone.

fear

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.

anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Freaked out

He was totally freaked out when he saw the ghost.

Scared stiff

I was scared stiff during that horror movie.