Definitions

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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"They still haven't brought his body home," said one widow, too afraid to give her name.

From Barron's

Nor is he afraid of reminding France, Togo's traditional main international partner, that he has other options.

From BBC

Olivia Dean says Man I Need is a song "about knowing how you deserve to be loved and not being afraid to ask for it".

From BBC

"Even though he was suffering," Wong said, "he didn't complain nor was he afraid. He was at peace."

From BBC

Don’t be afraid to express your opinions, but avoid engaging in power struggles with your boss.

From The Wall Street Journal