Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

ADJECTIVE 4

1. 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”

2. 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”

3. 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”

4. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

   • “afraid of hard work”
   • “afraid to show emotion”