English to English
afraid
(/@/'fr/eI/d
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adjective (a)
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