Adjective
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having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
"afraid of hard work"
"afraid to show emotion"
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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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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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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"