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[ adjective ] filled with fear or apprehension
Examples "afraid even to turn his head" "suddenly looked afraid" "afraid for his life" "afraid of snakes" "afraid to ask questions" |
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[ adjective ] filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
Examples "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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[ adjective ] feeling worry or concern or insecurity
Examples "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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[ adjective ] having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
Examples "afraid of hard work" "affaid to show emotion" |
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