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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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“I’m 31 and I’m also afraid of my knees,” said Oakley, right on cue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Sadly, I’m afraid that’s the perfect metaphor for our time.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

“A lot of people are deathly afraid of losing all their money,” Perkins told me, back at his Austin, Texas, compound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

He says he returned to the US unlawfully because he was afraid of being forcibly recruited by criminal organisations in that region - a common fate for other young men around his age.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

But always, just as he was about to fall asleep, the other, darker thoughts came creeping back and made him afraid to close his eyes.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda