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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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"People are now afraid and it's been taken to a new level."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A lot of people are deathly afraid of losing all their money or changing their state, even changing their station in life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The man, who was identified by a pseudonym, said he and his wife are afraid of what their future will look like.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

"I'm still innocent, I'm still not afraid, and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary, so let's go."

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“I’m afraid we’ve come to your big moment, Gingersnipes. It’s time for you to go.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman