|
|
Definition of Afraid
1. Adjective. Filled with fear or apprehension. "Afraid to ask questions"
Attributes: Fear, Fearfulness, Fright
Similar to: Acrophobic, Afeard, Afeared, Aghast, Appalled, Dismayed, Shocked, Agoraphobic, Alarmed, Algophobic, Apprehensive, Hangdog, Claustrophobic, Fearful, Frightened, Scared, Horrified, Horror-stricken, Horror-struck, Hunted, Aquaphobic, Hydrophobic, Mysophobic, Frightened, Panic-stricken, Panic-struck, Panicked, Panicky, Terrified, Numb, Shitless, Terror-stricken, Terror-struck, Triskaidekaphobic, Unnerved, White-lipped, Xenophobic
Also: Timid, Cowardly, Fearful
Antonyms: Unafraid
Similar to: Acrophobic, Afeard, Afeared, Aghast, Appalled, Dismayed, Shocked, Agoraphobic, Alarmed, Algophobic, Apprehensive, Hangdog, Claustrophobic, Fearful, Frightened, Scared, Horrified, Horror-stricken, Horror-struck, Hunted, Aquaphobic, Hydrophobic, Mysophobic, Frightened, Panic-stricken, Panic-struck, Panicked, Panicky, Terrified, Numb, Shitless, Terror-stricken, Terror-struck, Triskaidekaphobic, Unnerved, White-lipped, Xenophobic
Also: Timid, Cowardly, Fearful
Antonyms: Unafraid
2. Adjective. Filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement. "I'm afraid you're wrong"
Similar to: Concerned
3. Adjective. Feeling worry or concern or insecurity. "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict"
Similar to: Concerned
4. Adjective. Having feelings of aversion or unwillingness. "Afraid to show emotion"
Similar to: Disinclined
Definition of Afraid
1. p. a. Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive.
Definition of Afraid
1. filled with apprehension [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Afraid
Other Resources:
Kazakh