Synonyms for Afraid
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Words related to "Afraid" (adjective) include acrophobic, afeard, afeared, aghast, appalled.
Adjective
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"
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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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concerned
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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concerned
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
"afraid of hard work" "afraid to show emotion"
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disinclined
Antonyms
unafraid
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