afraid

Example Sentences

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"There is a lot of social stigma, they are afraid... They have a feeling that even if you get old, it is natural that they are not able to see."

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

People are just afraid or they don’t want the hassle, and it is pervasive.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The 63-year-old, from Morar on the west coast of Scotland, said she did not say "yes" when asked on to the show immediately as she was afraid of looking silly.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

However, she admitted that she and Umansky have made no move toward making their divorce legal, noting that she is afraid it could interrupt their peaceful co-existence.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Chip was leaning so far forward now that Jonah was afraid he might fall out of his chair.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix