Afraid Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Afraid

Meaning 1 : feeling worry or concern or insecurity

    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

Meaning 2 : filled with fear or apprehension

    Example : afraid even to turn his head,suddenly looked afraid,afraid for his life,afraid of snakes,afraid to ask questions

Meaning 3 : filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement

    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

Meaning 4 : having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

    Example : afraid of hard work,afraid to show emotion

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