afraid

[uh-freyd] / əˈfreɪd /

ADJECTIVE

fearful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious apprehensive frightened nervous scared shocked suspicious timid

WEAK

abashed aghast alarmed aroused blanched cowardly cowed daunted discouraged disheartened dismayed distressed disturbed faint-hearted frozen have cold feet horrified in awe intimidated panic-stricken perplexed perturbed petrified rattled run scared scared stiff scared to death spooked startled stunned terrified terror-stricken timorous trembling upset worried

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brave calm happy unafraid unworried

WEAK

bold composed cool courageous eager fearless heroic intrepid undaunted undismayed valiant venturesome

ADJECTIVE

reluctant, regretful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hesitant loath reluctant sorry unhappy unwilling

WEAK

averse backward disinclined indisposed uneager

Antonyms

STRONGEST

glad happy ready willing

WEAK

bold brave composed cool courageous eager fearless heroic intrepid unafraid undaunted undismayed valiant venturesome

Example Sentences

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Never afraid for their safety before, the couple is now planning to install a security camera at their home.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They’re annoying,” said one resident of the inland city of Puebla who declined to share his name because he’s afraid of blowback.

From The Wall Street Journal

Keshy is one of a number of residents who has told BBC News NI that the graffiti has left them feeling angry and afraid.

From BBC

"If the trend continues, I am afraid we will never see the miwatari phenomenon again."

From Barron's

"I am both afraid and curious about how to combat this once Putin is gone."

From Barron's

afraid

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