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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"Being close to your family. Not being afraid that you won't wake up tomorrow."

From BBC

"No one wants elections during a war. Everyone is afraid of its destructive effect," he added.

From Barron's

Privately, he had told aides he was afraid the court would rule against him, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The U.S. deported them to Cameroon without giving them notice, or—for those who were given notice—without giving them an opportunity to explain why they were afraid of being sent there,” David said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was afraid of what might happen to family members "now that I'm speaking up".

From Barron's

afraid

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