afraid
Example Sentences
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But despite Swift being one the world's blockbuster performers, he told them: "I'm afraid I have no idea who she was."
From BBC
“Not nervous or afraid of the moment. I think these are pretty good players.”
From Los Angeles Times
She told the BBC when it was first announced Requiem would contain a blend of survival horror and action, some fans were "afraid of having Resident Evil 6 all over again".
From BBC
"Everybody is afraid," a woman standing nearby added.
From Barron's
This national hero was too afraid of his parents to refuse.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
